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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Global icons Lewis Hamilton and Giannis Antetokounmpo deliver brutal verdict ahead of UCL final

Football

26 days ago

Jamaica hand Man United defender emergency call-up for Nigeria clash

Football

26 days ago

Victor Osimhen transfer twist as Barcelona submit €100m bid for new striker

Football

27 days ago

New Super Eagles hero Femi Azeez fires back at Eric Chelle with World Cup ambition

Football

28 days ago

Super Eagles duo Akor Adams, Chidera Ejuke lose LaLiga MVP award to Senegal star

Football

28 days ago

Nwankwo Kanu predicts historic Champions League glory for Gunners

Football

28 days ago

Fenerbahce presidential candidate travels to England to sign Super Eagles star

Football

28 days ago

Fenerbahce have reportedly travelled to England to open talks for Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey as they target the Fulham star in for summer transfer move.

Why Fulham rejected Samuel Chukwueze permanent signing as winger returns to AC Milan

Football

28 days ago

Fulham have reportedly decided against signing Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze permanently from AC Milan after failing to agree on the €24 million transfer fee.

Jamaica defeat India to face Nigeria in 2026 Unity Cup final

Football

28 days ago

Jamaica defeated India 2-0 to qualify for the 2026 Unity Cup final, where they will face defending champions Nigeria in a repeat of last year’s dramatic title clash.

Super Eagles boost as Italy snub Michael Kayode amid dual-national battle

Football

30 days ago

Nigeria have lost three dual-nationality players to Italy after the Azzurri unveiled a new squad, but Michael Kayode’s omission offers the country fresh hope.

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President Tinubu celebrates Enugu Rangers after record NPFL title win

Football

30 days ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Enugu Rangers after the Flying Antelopes won a record-equalling ninth NPFL title ahead of Rivers United.

Police arrest FIFA Club World Cup star at Abuja Airport

Football

a month ago

Former Flying Eagles winger Rilwanu Haliru Sarki was reportedly arrested by Nigerian police at Abuja airport over an alleged ongoing criminal investigation.

“Stop asking me!”: Celtic coach loses patience over Iheanacho contract talks

Football

a month ago

Celtic coach Martin O’Neill has shared that Kelechi Iheanacho keeps asking about his future at the club after the Nigerian striker helped secure a domestic double.

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Anthony Joshua to earn record ₦276 billion from Tyson Fury superfight

Boxing

a month ago

Anthony Joshua could earn about ₦276 billion from his long-awaited fight against Tyson Fury as boxing experts predict the richest event in British boxing history.

Tuchel under fire for leaving Palmer, Foden and Real Madrid star out of England World Cup squad

Football

a month ago

England manager Thomas Tuchel is facing backlash after leaving out Cole Palmer, Phil Foden and Trent Alexander-Arnold from his 26-man World Cup squad.

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