Veteran sports journalist Niyi Oyeleke passes away
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The news was first shared by Ibitoye Shittu on a WhatsApp group on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. He wrote: "It's sad to announce the death of veteran Sports Journalist
Veteran sports journalist and administrator, Mr. Niyi Oyeleke, has died after a prolonged illness.
The news was first shared by Ibitoye Shittu on a WhatsApp group on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. He wrote: “It’s sad to announce the death of veteran Sports Journalist Niyi Oyeleke. Rest in Peace Egbon.”
Another associate confirmed the news on the Offa Descendants Union (ODU) Lagos Branch WhatsApp group, saying: “It is with deep sorrow that we share the death of one of us today: Mr. Niyi Oyeleke. He passed away this afternoon after a prolonged illness. May his soul rest in peace. May Almighty Allah grant him aljannat fridaus and comfort his family. RIP Niyi.”
Oyeleke will be buried tomorrow, Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in Offa, Kwara State.
He was a well-respected figure in Nigeria’s sports media industry. Oyeleke worked with both public and private broadcasters, including SuperSport Nigeria, where he served as a Production Manager and analyst, focusing on content production for the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) and international broadcasts.
Earlier in his career, he started at the Nigerian Television Authority, gaining a strong foundation in sports reporting and production.
In addition to broadcasting, Oyeleke was an active administrator in the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), serving as Chairman of the Lagos State chapter, completing the chapter’s secretariat, and advocating for members’ welfare.
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