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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Havertz equals Cristiano Ronaldo Champions League final record with goal against PSG

Football

2 months ago

Transfer twist as Atletico put Lookman up for sale with €60m price tag amid Arsenal, Man United interest

Football

2 months ago

Liverpool sack Arne Slot with immediate effect, set to appoint new manager

Football

2 months ago

Revealed: How VAR and refereeing errors favoured Arsenal in Premier League triumph

Football

2 months ago

Kanyinsola Ajayi becomes world's fastest man, breaks 20-year Nigerian record

Athletics

2 months ago

Global icons Lewis Hamilton and Giannis Antetokounmpo deliver brutal verdict ahead of UCL final

Football

2 months ago

Jamaica hand Man United defender emergency call-up for Nigeria clash

Football

2 months ago

Jamaica have drafted Manchester United youngster Dante Plunkett into their squad ahead of the Unity Cup final against Nigeria’s Super Eagles in London.

Victor Osimhen transfer twist as Barcelona submit €100m bid for new striker

Football

2 months ago

Victor Osimhen’s transfer future faces fresh uncertainty after Barcelona reportedly tabled a €100 million bid for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez.

New Super Eagles hero Femi Azeez fires back at Eric Chelle with World Cup ambition

Football

2 months ago

Super Eagles debutant Femi Azeez has opened up on his ambition to reach the FIFA World Cup and win AFCON with Nigeria after scoring twice in the Unity Cup.

Super Eagles duo Akor Adams, Chidera Ejuke lose LaLiga MVP award to Senegal star

Football

2 months ago

Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye has won the 2025/26 LaLiga MVP Award ahead of Nigerian duo Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke after an outstanding season with Villarreal.

Nwankwo Kanu predicts historic Champions League glory for Gunners

Football

2 months ago

Arsenal legend Nwankwo Kanu has revealed why he believes the Gunners will defeat PSG in the UCL final, citing the club’s winning mentality under Mikel Arteta.

Fenerbahce presidential candidate travels to England to sign Super Eagles star

Football

2 months ago

Fenerbahce have reportedly travelled to England to open talks for Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey as they target the Fulham star in for summer transfer move.

Why Fulham rejected Samuel Chukwueze permanent signing as winger returns to AC Milan

Football

2 months ago

Fulham have reportedly decided against signing Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze permanently from AC Milan after failing to agree on the €24 million transfer fee.

Jamaica defeat India to face Nigeria in 2026 Unity Cup final

Football

2 months ago

Jamaica defeated India 2-0 to qualify for the 2026 Unity Cup final, where they will face defending champions Nigeria in a repeat of last year’s dramatic title clash.

Super Eagles boost as Italy snub Michael Kayode amid dual-national battle

Football

2 months ago

Nigeria have lost three dual-nationality players to Italy after the Azzurri unveiled a new squad, but Michael Kayode’s omission offers the country fresh hope.

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