Olamide Abe

Education: Education: Chemistry Education, University of Ibadan (2018-2021); Basic Journalism, National Broadcast Academy (2021)

Experience: Experience: Content Intern, Family 88.5 FM (2020-2021), Reporter, Nairasports (2020-2021), Sports Data Analyst, KiniScore (2021-2022), Editor-in-Chief, Made In Africa Sport (2022-2025), Correspondent, PUNCH Newspaper (2025-2026)

Awards: Awards: Journalist of The Year, OCJS (2021); Sports Podcaster of The Year, African Podcast and Voice Awards (2022); Paris 2024 IOC & AIPS Young Reporter (2023)

Olamide Abe is an IOC, FIFA, FIBA, UEFA, CAF, IAAF and ITTF accredited pan-African sports journalist specialising in football, athletics, basketball and athlete-focused feature reporting. He is known for exclusive interviews, detailed match coverage, and in-depth analysis of Nigerian sports. Email: olamide.abe@corp.legit.ng

145 articles published since 05 May 2026

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Full list of teams through to knockout stages as 2026 World Cup battle heats up

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South Africa defy supercomputer prediction to qualify for historic knockout stage

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CAF sends strong message to Morocco to back their World Cup ambition

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Morocco break Africa's long-standing World Cup goal record held by Nigeria

Football

17 hours ago

"It should have gone to a Ghana player": Jude Bellingham rejects World Cup Man of the Match award, video

Football

a day ago

Fans hail Ghanaian witch doctor for successful curse on Harry Kane

Football

a day ago

Ronaldo surpasses Messi to set seven new FIFA World Cup records

Football

2 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo broke seven FIFA World Cup records after starring for Portugal against Uzbekistan, surpassing Lionel Messi in one historic category.

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NFF and Super Falcons star deny bribery claims over WAFCON 2026 selection

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2 days ago

Ashley Plumptre and the NFF have dismissed viral claims of bribery and WAFCON 2026 exclusion, with Super Falcons coach Justin Madugu condemning fake accounts.

Supercomputer predicts outcome of Portugal vs Uzbekistan, gives Cristiano Ronaldo verdict

Football

2 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal head into World Cup clash with Uzbekistan, with Opta's supercomputer revealing the likely outcome and a verdict on the veteran star.

FIFA World Cup: Messi enters Guinness World Records with four new achievements

Football

2 days ago

Lionel Messi created more history after Argentina's win over Austria, with Guinness World Records confirming four new achievements for the captain.

Brazil suffer blow as Raphinha considers quitting World Cup over financial crisis

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3 days ago

Brazil's World Cup preparations have been overshadowed by claims that Raphinha is battling financial and family problems, prompting responses from relatives.

Lionel Messi becomes all-time top goal-scorer in FIFA World Cup history with brace vs Austria

Football

3 days ago

Lionel Messi became the all-time top scorer in FIFA World Cup history after netting twice against Austria as Argentina secured qualification to the round of 32.

Portugal star Conceição says team have no obligation to pass to Ronaldo amid World Cup crisis

Football

3 days ago

Francisco Conceição has addressed growing criticism surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo and insisted Portugal players have no obligation to pass to him.

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Finidi George gives verdict on African teams at 2026 World Cup after Tunisia disaster

Football

3 days ago

Former Super Eagles coach Finidi George has assessed Africa's performances at the 2026 World Cup, with Tunisia becoming the first team from the continent to exit.

Video: Ghana prophet reveals how Declan Rice will play key role in England's World Cup heartbreak

Football

3 days ago

A prominent Ghanaian prophet has made a bold prediction ahead of the 2026 World Cup clash with England and even named Declan Rice in his prophecy.

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