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

Football

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Undefeated British boxing champion dies young from horror accident

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

Football

8 days ago

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

Football

8 days ago

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

Football

8 days ago

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

Football

8 days ago

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

Football

8 days 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

8 days 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

9 days 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

9 days 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.

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

Football

9 days ago

England have handed Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah a late World Cup call-up after Tino Livramento suffered an injury, forcing Thomas Tuchel into a squad change.

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

Football

9 days ago

Mohamed Salah marked his 34th birthday by creating a unique World Cup record as Egypt battled Belgium to a draw, extending the Pharaohs' wait for a first victory.

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

Football

9 days ago

Former Liverpool and Real Madrid manager Rafael Benitez says Victor Osimhen's absence has reduced the quality of the 2026 World Cup after Nigeria failed to qualify.

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

Football

10 days ago

Amad Diallo's dramatic late goal helped Ivory Coast beat Ecuador and secure Africa's first win at the 2026 World Cup while ending La Tri's 19-match unbeaten run.

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

Football

10 days ago

Cucurella's reported move to Real Madrid has revived memories of the biggest El Clásico betrayals, with legends including Luis Figo and Samuel Eto'o making the list.

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