Babajide Orevba

Education: B.Sc. Ed. Guidance & Counselling, EKSU (2011) NCE Political Science/Social Studies, AOCOED (2007), GNI Advanced Searches on Social Media (2024).

Experience: Intern at Choice FM (2011-2013), Secretary at RTcom (2013-2015), HOD Sports, Legit.ng (2015-2007), Digital marketing manager at Western Lotto (2017-2019), HOD Africa desk at Sports Brief (2021-2024), HOD Sports Desk at Legit.ng (2024-present)

Awards: Legit.ng's Best Sports Editor, 2021. Best Interview in 2023 at Sports Brief.

Babajide Orevba is a FIFA and CAF-accredited Nigerian journalist, digital publishing expert, researcher, writer and TV analyst. He has covered several major football tournaments, including FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, FIFA Club World Cup in the United States, AFCON, CAF Competitions, as well as grassroots competitions in Africa. Email: babajide.orevba@corp.legit.ng

1572 articles published since 03 Mar 2020

Author's articles

Chelsea star told to seek urgent traditional prayer as prophet predicts imminent death

Football

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Muhammadu Buhari: Stadium erupts in noise after MC announces ex-Nigerian president's death

Football

a month ago

Why Chelsea will wear FIFA's gold badge for four years after Club World Cup win

Football

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Nicolas Jackson warned as Pedro leads competition in Chelsea attack

Football

a month ago

Femi Opabunmi names former Super Eagles player paying his children’s school fees

Football

a month ago

Club World Cup Final: Supercomputer predicts 2025 winner between Chelsea and PSG

Football

a month ago

Chelsea vs PSG: Mysterious cat predicts winner of 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final

Football

a month ago

Chelsea vs PSG has continued to live up to its pre-match razzmatazz and a mysterious cat has predicted the outcome of the FIFA Club World Cup final match.

Victor Osimhen: Why Manchester United are no longer interested in Nigerian striker

Football

a month ago

Victor Osimhen remains a major subject of the summer transfer window, but reports have it that Manchester United are no longer interested in the forward.

Liverpool duo travel to Portugal to honour Jota days after one sparked outrage with dance clip

Football

a month ago

Diogo Jota and his brother passed away in a fatal motor accident on July 3, and Liverpool stars have arrived in Portugal for the burial ceremony.

How Rufai's mother dropped his Muslim name for Peter to save his life

Football

a month ago

Peter Rufai has passed away at the age of 61 and amid tributes, a Nigerian journalist has explained why the legendary goalkeeper's mother dropped his Muslim name.

Chelsea fans ignite barbecue party at MetLife Stadium after clinching CWC final ticket

Football

a month ago

Chelsea fans ignited barbecue party outside the MetLife Stadium shortly after the club's 2-0 victory over Fluminense as they book a place in the Club World Cup final

Chelsea fans decide on who should be first choice striker: Jackson, Pedro or Delap

Football

a month ago

Chelsea fans have continued to debate on whom should be he club's first choice striker after Joao Pedro's performance in the Club World Cup Semis against Fluminense.

Chelsea Controversy: Why Fluminense were denied penalty for Chalobah handball

Football

a month ago

Chelsea are through to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup following their victory over Brazilian side Fluminense, but the game did not end without controversy.