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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Team Nigeria hit full camp in Scotland for 2026 Commonwealth Games

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Kanyinsola Ajayi defeats reigning World Champion to win Diamond League debut

Athletics

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African countries break 88-year-old unwanted World Cup record with mass elimination

Football

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Messi overtakes Pelé and Mbappé to set new nine World Cup records

Football

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Nigeria move closer to 2027 FIBA World Cup after consecutive win

Sports

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Osimhen, Davido send message of support to Salah ahead of crucial World Cup tie

Football

a month ago

Americans demand Donald Trump to overturn Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension

Football

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American fans have urged Donald Trump to help overturn Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension after the USMNT striker's controversial red card against Bosnia.

Cristiano Ronaldo shuts down his sister's claims he is retiring from international football: "I'll have time"

Football

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Ronaldo has dismissed claims that he will retire from Portugal after the 2026 World Cup, insisting he will decide his future only after speaking with his family.

Egypt sends strong message to American police after harassment of players and coach at team hotel

Football

a month ago

Egypt FA has responded after a confrontation involving members of the team's staff and police at the squad's hotel ahead of the World Cup clash with Australia.

UEFA rejects adoption of controversial World Cup red card rule for next season

Football

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UEFA has rejected FIFA's World Cup red card rule for players who cover their mouths during confrontations, but will introduce new VAR checks next season.

Thomas Tuchel urges children to skip school for England's World Cup clash against Mexico

Football

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Thomas Tuchel has urged children to skip school and stay up for England's late-night World Cup last-16 clash with Mexico as the Three Lions prepare for a huge test.

2026 Commonwealth Games: Tinubu sends strong message as Team Nigeria unveils new kit partner

Athletics

a month ago

President Bola Tinubu has challenged Team Nigeria to surpass its best Commonwealth Games performance as PUMA became the official kit partner ahead of the 2026 event.

Updated 2026 Ballon d’Or rankings after Mbappe fires brace vs Sweden

Football

a month ago

Kylian Mbappe strengthened his Ballon d'Or credentials after firing a brace against Sweden as the latest 2026 rankings reveal how he compares with his rivals.

Another Nigerian national champion jailed in US for gun possession, faces deportation

Athletics

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Another Nigerian athletics champion Godson Brume has been sentenced to 27 months in a US federal prison after pleading guilty to firearm possession.

PSG-linked Ivory Coast wonderkid matches rare World Cup feat set by Sunday Oliseh

Football

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PSG-linked Ivory Coast teenager Yan Diomande matched a rare World Cup milestone achieved only by Nigerian legend Sunday Oliseh after Norway ended the Elephants' run.

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