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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England hand emergency call-up to Chelsea defender after new injury blow

Football

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Salah set unique World Cup record in Egypt's draw against Belgium

Football

a month ago

Osimhen’s absence has reduced World Cup quality, says Benitez

Football

a month ago

Ivory Coast breaks records as Amad Diallo's late strike secures first Africa win at 2026 World Cup

Football

a month ago

Top 10 players who betrayed Barcelona and Real Madrid after Cucurella's transfer

Football

a month ago

All African World Cup teams unite to send strong message to UEFA over discriminatory remarks

Football

a month ago

Mexican talent breaks Nigerian record in youngest World Cup player ever

Football

a month ago

Mexico's Gilberto Mora has become one of the youngest players in FIFA World Cup history, surpassing Nigeria's Femi Opabunmi and Bartholomew Ogbeche.

Samuel Ogazi runs historic world fastest time as Nigerian athletes dominate NCAA finals

Athletics

a month ago

Samuel Ogazi runs world's fastest 400m time of 43.38s as Nigerian athletes dominate NCAA finals in Eugene, with Ajayi, Nnamdi and others winning titles and medals.

England robbed in major World Cup security scare ahead of Croatia clash

Football

a month ago

England's World Cup preparations have suffered a major blow after thieves stole boots and vital equipment, leaving staff scrambling ahead of the Croatia clash.

Folarin Balogun powers United States to biggest World Cup victory in 96 years

Football

a month ago

Nigerian heritage striker Folarin Balogun scored twice as the United States defeated Paraguay 4-1, ending a 96-year wait and making World Cup history.

Ghana suffer World Cup blow as Canada rejects Thomas Partey visa over sexual assault charges

Football

a month ago

Ghana suffer a major setback at the 2026 World Cup after Canada rejects Thomas Partey’s visa application, ruling him out of their opening match against Panama.

Okocha awarded 1998 World Cup Man of the Match Award for masterclass against Spain

Football

a month ago

Jay-Jay Okocha has been honoured with a special Man of the Match award for his brilliant display in Nigeria's memorable 3-2 victory over Spain at the 1998 World Cup.

Liverpool star pulls out from 2026 World Cup, announces retirement from international duty

Football

a month ago

Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo has withdrawn from the 2026 FIFA World Cup and announced his retirement from Japan duty after failing to recover fully from injury.

UEFA assign major responsibility to Somali referee Omar Artan after 2026 FIFA World Cup snub

Football

a month ago

Somali referee Omar Artan has been appointed to officiate the UEFA Super Cup after missing the 2026 FIFA World Cup following his denial of entry into the US.

"I am the life President of NFF": Amaju Pinnick warns nobody can stop him in Nigerian football, video

Football

a month ago

Former NFF president Amaju Pinnick says nobody can stop him from contributing to Nigerian football, insisting he remains the federation's "life president."

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