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Olamide O. Abe
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Reporter, The Punch
Abeokuta, Lagos
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Biography
Olamide O. Abe (mrjoyoung) is a pan-African sportscaster, researcher and data journalist. A graduate of the University of Ibadan, Ibadan and National Broadcast Academy, Lagos. His hunger for knowledge and determination to provide lasting solutions to the dearth of data, undereportage and misrepresentation of facts in African sports was why he founded Made In Africa Sports. He has previously worked with Naira Sports as a local sports reporter, Glitzsport as a University sports reporter, Platform Times Newspaper and Campus Reporter as a campus journalist, Family FM, and FUNAAB Radio as a sports analyst. Reach out to abeolamide@gmail.com to connect!
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By Olamide O. Abe Verified| The Punch Verified Naija Ratels and Robo Queens will battle for a vital three points on Wednesday (today) at the Bwari Township Stadium in Abuja in a match that could define the final Super Six line-up in Group B of the 2024/25 NWFL Premiership season. With just three matchdays left in the regular season, the stakes have never been higher. The Queens currently occupy the final super six qualification spot in Group B with 19 points, while Naija Ratels trail closely in fourth place with 16 points.
By Olamide O. Abe Verified| The Punch Verified Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna will face a familiar foe on Wednesday (today) as he seeks to end a four-match losing streak against Sweden’s Anton Kallberg in a decisive group stage clash at the 2025 ITTF World Cup in Macao, China, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Aruna is aiming to reach the knockout stage of the showpiece event for the first time since 2014.
By Olamide O. Abe Verified| The Punch Verified The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, while commending players, officials, and organisers 2025 Africa Women’s Volleyball Club Championship called for women’s volleyball development, The PUNCH reports. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the championship in a gathering that included members of the diplomatic corps, national sports leaders, and volleyball officials from across the continent, she praised the discipline and inspiration of the athletes.
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The Punch
PUNCH Nigeria Limited is a prominent media company in Nigeria, established in 1970. It is known for its influential print and digital publications. The company began with *Happy Home* magazine in 1971 and expanded into newspapers with *Sunday PUNCH* in 1973 and *THE PUNCH* in 1976. Today, it is recognized as the market leader in print circulation in Nigeria. PUNCH offers a range of print publications, including *THE PUNCH*, which focuses on socially responsible journalism, *SUNDAY PUNCH*, which combines serious reporting with entertainment, and *SATURDAY PUNCH*, which provides in-depth analysis and lifestyle content. Its digital platform, punchng.com, delivers real-time news updates and multimedia content. PUNCH targets a diverse audience, including professionals and policymakers, and aims to serve as a trusted source for investigative reporting and cultural commentary. The company has modernized its operations through staff training and advanced printing technology, ensuring it remains relevant in a changing media landscape.
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