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

270 articles published since 05 May 2026

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2026 World Cup: Mexico secure first round of 32 spot, set for possible African clash

Football

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Supercomputer predicts new World Cup winner after dramatic first round

Football

a month ago

2026 World Cup: Ibrahimovic and Henry explain how Cristiano Ronaldo is holding Portugal back

Football

a month ago

2026 World Cup: Ghana equal unique African record held by Nigeria

Football

a month ago

DR Congo player sends harsh message to 'old' Cristiano Ronaldo after stopping Portuguese star

Football

a month ago

Heartbreaking details emerge as Lionel Messi's father suffers serious health setback

Football

a month ago

Undefeated British boxing champion dies young from horror accident

Boxing

a month ago

Undefeated British boxer Colin Cairney has died aged 22 after suffering a catastrophic head injury in Thailand, weeks after winning the Commonwealth title.

2026 World Cup: Police arrest Ivory Coast star for match fixing

Football

a month ago

Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi was arrested by French police over alleged match-fixing offences but remains with the Elephants at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Ronaldo sets two unique records in Portugal's World Cup opener

Football

a month ago

Ronaldo made more history for Portugal after becoming the oldest outfield player to start a World Cup match and joining Lionel Messi as a six-time participant.

Victor Osimhen opens up on Nigeria's World Cup failure amid Real Madrid interest

Football

a month ago

Victor Osimhen has reacted to Nigeria's World Cup failure, discussed his future at Galatasaray and revealed the favourite goal he has scored in Turkey.

10 historic records Lionel Messi broke as he becomes World Cup's joint all-time leading scorer

Football

a month ago

Lionel Messi produced a historic hat-trick against Algeria to become the World Cup's all-time leading scorer and shatter 10 major records at age 38.

Why Canada court rejected Thomas Partey's World Cup visa appeal

Football

a month ago

Fresh court documents have revealed why Thomas Partey's appeal against Canada's visa refusal failed, ruling the Ghana midfielder out of the World Cup opener.

Ghanaians crash Canada judiciary website as Thomas Partey loses visa appeal

Football

a month ago

Thousands of Ghanaians tracked Thomas Partey's visa appeal ruling, overwhelming Canada's judiciary website after the Federal Court dismissed his challenge.

2026 World Cup: Ghana receive heroes welcome from huge crowd in Canada

Football

a month ago

Hundreds of supporters turned out in Toronto to welcome Ghana's national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as Asamoah Gyan joined fans in celebrations.

Arsenal defender set unwanted record in World Cup loss

Football

a month ago

Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie endured a difficult evening as Ecuador lost to Ivory Coast, with the Gunners star setting an unwanted 2026 FIFA World Cup record.

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