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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Lionel Messi sets unwanted World Cup record despite leading Golden Boot race

Football

a month ago

Haaland breaks international goal record to send Ivory Coast out

Football

a month ago

Nigeria's second richest man denies buying Kano Pillars for N1.5 billion

Football

a month ago

Morocco and Netherlands set unwanted penalty record in dramatic shootout

Football

a month ago

FIFA Power Rankings: Germany surprise breakout star leads Messi in Golden Ball race

Football

a month ago

South Korea president opens investigation into country's early World Cup exit

Football

a month ago

Tems reacts to offer of dating Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, video trends: "I wish I did"

Football

a month ago

Tems addressed a viral question about Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye during the 2026 BET Awards, explaining why she would not "shoot her shot".

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2026 Commonwealth Games: Paralympic champion Folashade Oluwafemiayo named Team Nigeria captain

Sports

a month ago

The National Sports Commission has named Paralympic champion Folashade Oluwafemiayo captain of Team Nigeria for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

"Go home and protect your jobs": Nigerians celebrate as South Africa crash out of World Cup

Football

a month ago

South Africa's World Cup exit to Canada sparked a flood of reactions from Nigerian fans, with many reviving the "protect your jobs" rivalry across social media.

Drake wins N1.3 billion bet on Canada defeating South Africa

Football

a month ago

Drake won over N1.3b after his $770,000 bet on Canada to beat South Africa paid off following Stephen Eustáquio's dramatic stoppage-time winner at the World Cup.

Canada strike late to send South Africa out of World Cup

Football

a month ago

Canada ended South Africa's historic World Cup campaign with a stoppage-time winner, knocking Bafana Bafana out in the Round of 32 after a brave defensive display.

Tobi Amusan equals season best to win Paris Diamond League title, video

Athletics

a month ago

Tobi Amusan matched her season's best of 12.28s to win the Paris Diamond League, boosting her title hopes and strengthening her race for the Diamond League Final.

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Former world number one Eniola Bolaji wins silver at British & Irish Para-Badminton International

Sports

a month ago

Nigerian para-badminton star Eniola Bolaji battled to silver at the British & Irish International as the NSC praised her consistency and global impact.

Nigerian-heritage South African defender fires warning to Canada ahead of Round of 32 clash

Football

a month ago

Nigerian-heritage defender Ime Okon has warned Canada that South Africa are not satisfied with reaching the World Cup Round of 32 as Bafana Bafana chase more history

2026 World Cup: FIFA sends message as African teams outshine Europe, South America

Football

a month ago

African teams achieved the best group-stage progression rate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as nine countries reached the last 32, prompting FIFA to react.

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