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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Fans protest as FIFA appoints all-Argentine officials for France vs Morocco clash

Football

a month ago

Ballon d'Or sends strong message to Messi after Egypt heroics move him into top three

Football

a month ago

FIFA opens investigation as Egypt coach and player send strong message over controversial Argentina win

Football

a month ago

Lionel Messi surpasses Maradona to set new 11 World Cup records

Football

a month ago

2026 World Cup: Paraguayan senator threatens to sue Mbappe for gender violence after racist abuse

Football

a month ago

Ballon d'Or sends emotional message to Cristiano Ronaldo after final World Cup outing

Football

a month ago

2026 World Cup: Cristiano Ronaldo sets two unwanted records in Portugal defeat

Football

a month ago

Cristiano Ronaldo bowed out of the FIFA World Cup after Portugal's defeat, setting two unwanted tournament records as the forward confirmed his final appearance.

Trump hits back at critics over Balogun suspension: "You can't take out Messi or Ronaldo"

Football

a month ago

Donald Trump has defended his intervention in Folarin Balogun's FIFA case, insisting football deserves its biggest stars and comparing him to Messi and Ronaldo.

Neymar retires from international football after breaking Pelé's World Cup record

Football

a month ago

Neymar has announced his retirement from international football after Brazil's World Cup exit to Norway. The icon also surpassed Pelé's World Cup appearance record.

2026 World Cup: Okonjo-Iweala sends emotional message to African teams, omits South Africa

Football

a month ago

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala praised Africa's strong 2026 World Cup campaign, but her omission of South Africa sparked debate as Nigerians also questioned the NFF.

Revealed: Why Vinicius Junior doesn’t take Brazil’s penalties as Bruno Guimaraes misses against Norway

Football

a month ago

Bruno Guimaraes missed Brazil’s penalty against Norway, prompting questions over why Vinicius Junior did not take it. Carlo Ancelotti’s decision is explained.

Cristiano Ronaldo sends message to Lamine Yamal ahead of Spain vs Portugal clash

Football

a month ago

Ronaldo has praised Lamine Yamal but insists Portugal can beat Spain in their FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash as both teams prepare for a blockbuster showdown.

Belgium sends strong message to FIFA after controversial Balogun red card decision

Football

a month ago

Belgium have criticised FIFA after Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension was suspended, allowing the striker to face the Red Devils in the round of 16 clash.

Trump says "justice was done" after FIFA reverses Folarin Balogun ban

Football

a month ago

Donald Trump welcomed FIFA's decision to suspend Balogun's World Cup ban, allowing the US striker to face Belgium after the disciplinary committee's decision.

"It's all lies": Lionel Messi addresses romance rumours with Argentina journalist at the World Cup, video

Football

a month ago

Lionel Messi has publicly dismissed rumours linking him with Argentine journalist Sofi Martinez at the World Cup, while his wife, Antonela, also weighed in.

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