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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All African World Cup teams unite to send strong message to UEFA over discriminatory remarks

Football

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Mexican talent breaks Nigerian record in youngest World Cup player ever

Football

11 days ago

Samuel Ogazi runs historic world fastest time as Nigerian athletes dominate NCAA finals

Athletics

12 days ago

England robbed in major World Cup security scare ahead of Croatia clash

Football

12 days ago

Folarin Balogun powers United States to biggest World Cup victory in 96 years

Football

12 days ago

Ghana suffer World Cup blow as Canada rejects Thomas Partey visa over sexual assault charges

Football

13 days ago

Okocha awarded 1998 World Cup Man of the Match Award for masterclass against Spain

Football

13 days ago

Jay-Jay Okocha has been honoured with a special Man of the Match award for his brilliant display in Nigeria's memorable 3-2 victory over Spain at the 1998 World Cup.

Liverpool star pulls out from 2026 World Cup, announces retirement from international duty

Football

13 days ago

Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo has withdrawn from the 2026 FIFA World Cup and announced his retirement from Japan duty after failing to recover fully from injury.

UEFA assign major responsibility to Somali referee Omar Artan after 2026 FIFA World Cup snub

Football

14 days ago

Somali referee Omar Artan has been appointed to officiate the UEFA Super Cup after missing the 2026 FIFA World Cup following his denial of entry into the US.

"I am the life President of NFF": Amaju Pinnick warns nobody can stop him in Nigerian football, video

Football

14 days ago

Former NFF president Amaju Pinnick says nobody can stop him from contributing to Nigerian football, insisting he remains the federation's "life president."

Ronaldo under fire for poor performance against Super Eagles

Football

14 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo came under heavy criticism after his display against Nigeria, with the Portugal captain missing three big chances in a 2-1 victory.

Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to first-ever match against Nigeria: "It's done"

Football

14 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo reacted after making his first-ever appearance against Nigeria as Portugal defeated the Super Eagles 2-1 in Leiria before the FIFA World Cup.

Super Eagles centurion club: Alex Iwobi joins exclusive list of Super Eagles players with 100 caps

Football

14 days ago

Alex Iwobi has become the fourth Nigerian footballer to reach 100 caps for the Super Eagles, joining Ahmed Musa, Vincent Enyeama and Joseph Yobo.

CAF sends message to Alex Iwobi after hitting 100 Super Eagles caps

Football

14 days ago

CAF paid tribute to Alex Iwobi after the Fulham midfielder reached 100 appearances for Nigeria in the Super Eagles' friendly defeat to Portugal on Wednesday.

Portugal line-up: Cristiano Ronaldo starts first ever game against Super Eagles

Football

15 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo will face Nigeria for the first time after being named in Portugal's starting XI for the final World Cup warm-up in Leiria, Portugal.

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