Olamide O. Abe

Abeokuta, Lagos

Sports Journalist by day, Data Scientist by night. Sleep is a myth, ask Batman. Reporter: @MobilePunch. Founder: @madeinafricaweb, @thefactstriker, @NSMNAfrica.

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Boniface, AY star at Troost-Ekong’s charity game

5 days ago | punchng.com | Olamide O. Abe

It was an evening of football, flair and philanthropy as the Troost-Ekong Foundation hosted the second edition of its charity match at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, on Sunday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The star-studded event saw Team Green defeat Team White 7–5 in regular time before a penalty shootout victory for the latter capped off a memorable day dedicated to supporting underprivileged children.
Osimhen, Joshua join Ekong’s football mission to fuel change

6 days ago | punchng.com | Olamide O. Abe

Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong is set to host the second edition of his charity football match this Sunday in Lagos, bringing together a high-profile cast of sports stars and entertainers to support underprivileged children through his foundation, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
Fans swarm Troost-Ekong in Lagos meet frenzy

1 week ago | punchng.com | Olamide O. Abe

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong was greeted by an enthusiastic crowd of fans in Lagos on Friday evening, as he hosted a meet and greet ahead of the second edition of his foundation’s charity match, scheduled for Sunday at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
Lookman to Juve? Player-Cash Offer Imminent

1 week ago | punchng.com | Olamide O. Abe

Juventus are pushing forward with plans to sign Nigeria international Ademola Lookman and are reportedly preparing a player-plus-cash offer in a bid to convince Atalanta to sanction the deal, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. According to Italian outlet Calcio Atalanta, the Turin giants are determined to add Lookman to their ranks this summer after identifying him as a key attacking piece for manager Igor Tudor.
My silent battle to knockdown cancer – Taekwondo athlete, Nzelu

1 week ago | punchng.com | Abiodun Adewale |Olamide O. Abe

Nigeria taekwondo athlete, Chukwudi Nzelu, talks about battling stage two lung cancer at the peak of his career, in this interview with ABIODUN ADEWALE and OLAMIDE ABEHow did you start your journey into Taekwondo? I was enrolled by my mum at a very young age and I started learning it as an act of self-defence. Then, As the kind of child I was, I was always eager to compete and fight.
Usman teases Du Plessis fight card in Africa

1 week ago | punchng.com | Olamide O. Abe

Kamaru Usman. Credit: Per Haljestam-Imagn Images Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has hinted at the possibility of an all-African super fight against middleweight titleholder Dricus Du Plessis, suggesting the clash could headline the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s long-awaited debut event on African soil, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
Para athletes win 19 medals at World Athletics GP

1 week ago | punchng.com | Olamide O. Abe

Team Nigeria has recorded a remarkable outing at the 2025 World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Tunis, Tunisia, winning a total of 19 medals to finish second overall among 61 participating nations, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Nigerian contingent, made up of some of the country’s top para-athletes, ended the competition with 10 gold, six silver and three bronze medals.
Aruna leads African charge at $300k Slovenia contender

1 week ago | punchng.com | Olamide O. Abe

Africa’s top-ranked table tennis star, Quadri Aruna, will spearhead the continent’s challenge at the 2025 WTT Star Contender Ljubljana in Slovenia, a high-profile event offering $300,000 in prize money and crucial ITTF world ranking points, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Aruna is currently 24th in the ITTF men’s world rankings and is seeded 14th in the men’s singles, he received an automatic bye into the second round (round of 32).
Moffi breaks silence on frustrating 2024/25 campaign

1 week ago | punchng.com | Olamide O. Abe

Super Eagles forward Terem Moffi has opened up on the emotional and physical toll of his injury-hit 2024/25 season at French Ligue 1 club OGC Nice, describing it as one of the most difficult periods of his career, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. In a candid question-and-answer session with fans via his Instagram story, the 26-year-old responded to a question about the most challenging moment of his professional journey.
Ezekiel headlines NCAA Athlete of Year final shortlist

1 week ago | punchng.com | Olamide O. Abe

Nigerian 400m hurdles sensation, Ezekiel Nathaniel, has been named among the final contenders for the prestigious 2025 NCAA Track and Field Athlete of the Year Award, following a string of record-breaking performances that saw him dominate the collegiate athletics circuit in the United States this year, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.