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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FIFA 2026 World Cup final: How much prize money will the winner and runner-up get?

Football

21 days ago

Bukayo Saka hits back at Tuchel over benching role at 2026 World Cup

Football

21 days ago

Kelechi Iheanacho rejects Celtic offer to join division 2 club in Turkey

Football

23 days ago

Eintracht Frankfurt open negotiations to hijack bid for Super Eagles midfielder Onyedika

Football

23 days ago

Major wildfire in New York puts 2026 World Cup final at risk

Football

23 days ago

Arsenal announce fifth signing of the summer in major squad overhaul

Football

23 days ago

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Oshoala rains curses on journalist after fake news of grassroots coach's death

Football

23 days ago

Oshoala has slammed a journalist over a false social media post claiming her grassroots coach had died, as Legit.ng uncovered the identity of the real deceased.

FIFA introduces never-before-seen World Cup prize for 2026 World Cup winner

Football

23 days ago

FIFA has unveiled a brand-new reward for the 2026 World Cup winners, with Spain or Argentina set to receive exclusive championship rings in Sunday's final.

CAS breaks silence on AFCON winners verdict amid Senegal, Morocco battle

Football

23 days ago

CAS has denied reports claiming it has ruled on the disputed 2025 AFCON final between Senegal and Morocco, confirming the appeal remains under review.

Why Galatasaray chose Osimhen as club captain ahead of new season

Football

23 days ago

Victor Osimhen has reportedly been named Galatasaray's new captain following Mauro Icardi's exit, rewarding the striker for his outstanding success and leadership.

Rodri breaks 60-year World Cup passing record as Spain reach final

Football

25 days ago

Rodri broke a 60-year World Cup passing record as Spain defeated France to reach the 2026 final, while La Roja also set a historic clean-sheet milestone.

Zadok Yohanna battles Yamal, Estevao for 2026 Golden Boy award

Football

25 days ago

Zadok Yohanna has been named among the world's top 100 young footballers, joining Lamine Yamal, Estevao and other elite talents in the 2026 Golden Boy race.

2026 World Cup: Messi breaks social media record, doubles Ronaldo's engagement as rival drops to third

Football

27 days ago

Lionel Messi has generated a record 11.8 billion social media impressions at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, more than doubling Cristiano Ronaldo's engagement.

Colombia star goes into hiding after receiving death threats over World Cup missed goal

Football

27 days ago

Colombia forward Jáminton Campaz has reportedly gone into hiding after receiving death threats following his country's World Cup exit to Switzerland.

Xabi Alonso sends clear transfer message to Enzo Fernandez, Jackson and Garnacho

Football

27 days ago

Xabi Alonso has clarified Chelsea's plans for Enzo Fernandez, Nicolas Jackson and Alejandro Garnacho, confirming who stays, who returns and who is expected to leave.

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