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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Messi sets new World Cup scoring record against 13 different countries

Football

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FIFA sends important reminder to Ghana ahead of crucial Croatia clash

Football

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Two Nigerian boxers receive massive boost for heavyweight world title as Usyk vacates belt

Boxing

a month ago

Cape Verde set two unique records with World Cup knockout progress

Football

a month ago

Egypt suffer World Cup injury blow as Mohamed Salah faces fitness race

Football

a month ago

Full list of teams through to knockout stages as 2026 World Cup battle heats up

Football

a month ago

South Africa defy supercomputer prediction to qualify for historic knockout stage

Football

a month ago

South Africa stunned Korea and defied Opta's predictions to reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, completing one of the tournament's surprises.

CAF sends strong message to Morocco to back their World Cup ambition

Football

a month ago

CAF has thrown its support behind Morocco after the Atlas Lions secured their place in the World Cup knockout stage and continued rewriting African football history.

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Morocco break Africa's long-standing World Cup goal record held by Nigeria

Football

a month ago

Morocco continued their remarkable 2026 World Cup run by overtaking Nigeria in a major African record and matching another long-standing milestone.

"It should have gone to a Ghana player": Jude Bellingham rejects World Cup Man of the Match award, video

Football

a month ago

Jude Bellingham surprised fans after England's goalless draw with Ghana by claiming he did not deserve the Man of the Match award and praising the Black Stars.

Fans hail Ghanaian witch doctor for successful curse on Harry Kane

Football

a month ago

Harry Kane endured one of the quietest matches of his England career against Ghana, prompting fans to revisit a bizarre prediction from famous Ghanaian witch doctor.

Ronaldo surpasses Messi to set seven new FIFA World Cup records

Football

a month ago

Cristiano Ronaldo broke seven FIFA World Cup records after starring for Portugal against Uzbekistan, surpassing Lionel Messi in one historic category.

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NFF and Super Falcons star deny bribery claims over WAFCON 2026 selection

Football

a month ago

Ashley Plumptre and the NFF have dismissed viral claims of bribery and WAFCON 2026 exclusion, with Super Falcons coach Justin Madugu condemning fake accounts.

Supercomputer predicts outcome of Portugal vs Uzbekistan, gives Cristiano Ronaldo verdict

Football

a month ago

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal head into World Cup clash with Uzbekistan, with Opta's supercomputer revealing the likely outcome and a verdict on the veteran star.

FIFA World Cup: Messi enters Guinness World Records with four new achievements

Football

a month ago

Lionel Messi created more history after Argentina's win over Austria, with Guinness World Records confirming four new achievements for the captain.

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