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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French President Emmanuel Macron orders tribute for terrorist attacks victims during World Cup

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Brazilian starlet Andrey Santos reveals why he dumped Chelsea for Manchester United

Football

27 days ago

Banned World Cup referee dies at 38 amid sexual assault case with teenage boy

Football

27 days ago

Spain wonderkid Pau Cubarsí sends strong warning to Mbappé ahead of Spain vs France: "I'm not scared"

Football

27 days ago

CAF sends strong message to Nigeria ahead of Women's AFCON title defence

Football

27 days ago

Super Falcons open camp in Casablanca for WAFCON 2026

Football

27 days ago

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Super Eagles no. 1 debate reopens as Nwabali returns to Chippa United

Football

27 days ago

Stanley Nwabali has returned to Chippa United after months without a club, but football experts reveal why reclaiming Nigeria's number one shirt won't be easy.

Egyptian hackers breach Argentina FA system over World Cup referee controversy

Football

28 days ago

Argentina's FA says one of its email accounts was accessed without authorisation after controversial messages emerged following Egypt's World Cup exit.

Messi and Argentina pay tribute to late South Africa player in Switzerland victory

Football

28 days ago

Lionel Messi and Argentina wore black armbands to honour late South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams before their World Cup quarter-final against Switzerland.

Senegal sack coach Pape Thiaw, eye Arsenal legend and World Cup winner as replacement

Football

29 days ago

Senegal have dismissed Pape Thiaw after their disappointing 2026 World Cup campaign, with Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira emerging as the leading candidate.

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NFF creates two new leagues as Nigeria eyes African sports boom

Football

29 days ago

The NFF has approved the creation of Beach Soccer and Futsal leagues as Nigeria prepares to host the 2027 African Beach Games and other major continental events.

Nigeria thrash Benin 8-5 to qualify for 2026 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup

Football

29 days ago

Nigeria's Flamingos defeated Benin Republic 5-3 in Lomé to complete an 8-5 aggregate victory and qualify for the 2026 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup in Morocco.

Nigerian star departs Everton for Inter Milan on free transfer

Football

29 days ago

Super Falcons midfielder Toni Payne has joined Inter Milan on a free transfer after leaving Everton, signing a two-year contract with the Italian club.

Why USA will share 2026 World Cup money with women's team

Football

29 days ago

The United States men's team will share its 2026 FIFA World Cup prize money with the women's national team under a landmark collective bargaining agreement.

'For what?' fans react as FIFA president Gianni Infantino's ₦8 billion salary is revealed

Football

30 days ago

Football fans have reacted after FIFA's financial report revealed president Gianni Infantino earned about ₦8 billion in 2025, sparking debate over his salary.

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