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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Portugal announce 71-year-old Al Nassr saviour as new coach after World Cup disappointment

Football

30 days ago

Sadio Mane announces retirement from Senegal, hints at becoming head coach

Football

30 days ago

Christian Eriksen refuses to quit football despite fresh medical warning

Football

30 days ago

'It's a disgrace': Super Eagles star Moses Simon accuses NPFL champion of Igbo tribalism over transfer, video

Football

30 days ago

'My wife is happy': South Africa coach Hugo Broos drops bombshell on future

Football

30 days ago

Bruno Fernandes issues strong statement after Portugal's World Cup exit: 'Sad and disillusioned'

Football

a month ago

Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu declares support for Argentina to win World Cup, video trends

Football

a month ago

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared his support for Argentina to win the 2026 World Cup, praising Messi and Argentine President Javier Milei.

FIFA appoints three Portuguese referees for Argentina's quarter-final clash

Football

a month ago

FIFA has confirmed João Pinheiro and two fellow Portuguese officials will oversee Argentina's World Cup quarter-final against Switzerland after controversy.

Arsene Wenger predicts which nation will win the 2026 World Cup

Football

a month ago

Arsene Wenger has predicted the nation he believes will win the 2026 FIFA World Cup as France prepare to face Morocco in a blockbuster quarter-final clash.

Osimhen's Barcelona transfer hits roadblock as Lamine Yamal endorses preferred striker

Football

a month ago

Victor Osimhen's Barcelona hopes have taken a fresh twist after Yamal publicly endorsed Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez as the ideal signing this summer.

Morocco suffer injury blow as World Cup hero Ismael Saibari is ruled out of France showdown

Football

a month ago

Morocco have suffered a major setback ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against France after in-form forward Ismael Saibari was ruled out with injury.

Maduka Okoye breaks silence on Super Eagles' 2030 World Cup ambition

Football

a month ago

Maduka Okoye has expressed confidence that the Super Eagles will qualify for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, while also discussing his future and Formula One experience.

Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade reveals how poverty shaped her football journey

Football

a month ago

Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has revealed how growing up in a financially challenged family inspired her football journey and shaped her rise to stardom.

Spider-Man reveals favourite player at the 2026 World Cup and preferred winner

Football

a month ago

Spider-Man actor Tom Holland has revealed the England player he is 'fangirling' over and explained why he believes the Three Lions can go on to win the World Cup.

Olise, Bellingham and 15 other players who risk missing World Cup semi-finals due to FIFA suspension rules

Football

a month ago

Michael Olise, Jude Bellingham and 15 other World Cup stars are one booking away from suspension as FIFA's yellow-card rules threaten to reshape the semi-finals.

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