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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Poland grab late 2-2 draw as Onuachu scores in Super Eagles thriller

Football

2 months ago

Chelsea join race to hijack Nigerian attacker from Brighton and Real Madrid

Football

2 months ago

Onuachu laments World Cup failure despite Nigeria's world-class players

Football

2 months ago

Manchester United in fresh battle with Atletico for Victor Osimhen signing

Football

2 months ago

Tragedy strikes Greek football as another player dies after nine days in coma

Football

2 months ago

Iran forced sleep in Mexico despite playing all World Cup matches in US

Football

2 months ago

Nottingham Forest star explains why he declined Eric Chelle's invitation

Football

2 months ago

Taiwo Awoniyi has explained why he declined a Super Eagles invitation from Eric Chelle for the Unity Cup and June friendlies despite returning to form.

Arteta to offload four players after painful Champions League final defeat

Football

2 months ago

Arsenal are reportedly willing to listen to offers for four senior players as Mikel Arteta plans a major squad rebuild after Champions League heartbreak.

Galatasaray demand €140m from Barcelona for Victor Osimhen

Football

2 months ago

Barcelona are tracking Victor Osimhen, but Galatasaray's reported €140m valuation could complicate any move for the Nigerian striker ahead of the transfer window.

FIFA introduce new rule to stop Arsenal corner-kick tactics

Football

2 months ago

FIFA have introduced a new VAR-backed rule targeting blocking at corners and free-kicks, a change that could impact Arsenal's set-piece success ahead of next season.

Tobi Amusan sets new record in Rabat Diamond League win

Athletics

2 months ago

Nigerian hurdler Tobi Amusan secured her first Diamond League victory of the 2026 season in Rabat, setting a new meeting record of 12.28 seconds.

Lookman blow: Atletico Madrid block Super Eagles star from playing Portugal, Poland matches

Football

2 months ago

Nigeria have suffered a major setback ahead of friendlies against Portugal and Poland after Atletico Madrid requested that Ademola Lookman be left out due to fatigue

Chiamaka Nnadozie's perfect final record shattered as Manchester City complete historic double

Football

2 months ago

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie suffered the first final defeat of her career despite making six saves as Man City complete a historic domestic double.

Top 10 clubs with most Champions League games without winning trophy as Arsenal extend record

Football

2 months ago

Arsenal now top the list of clubs with the most Champions League games played without ever lifting the trophy. See the top 10 teams still chasing European glory.

UCL prize money breakdown as Arsenal earn record amount despite PSG defeat

Football

2 months ago

Arsenal set a new English club record for UCL earnings despite losing the final to PSG, who topped UEFA's prize money rankings after retaining the trophy.

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