About
Taiye Taiwo is an experienced bilingual sports journalist, recognized and accredited by FIFA, AIPS, UEFA, CAF, and UJSF (France).
With a career spanning prominent global platforms such as GOAL, Sporting News, and Afrosport, Taiwo has built a strong reputation for insightful, accurate, and engaging sports coverage since 2016.
As an expert in soccer reporting, he explores the game across multiple dimensions from African football and French Ligue 1 to Major League Soccer, broader European competitions, and international football.
His journalistic range also extends to basketball with a growing focus on the EuroLeague and the global hoops culture.
Renowned for his versatility and deep understanding of sports narratives, Taiwo has made notable appearances on sports talk shows in France and Africa, offering expert commentary and in-depth analysis.
He has covered major European football club finals (the 2024–25 Europa League final and 2024–25 Women’s Champions League final) various French sports tournaments (Paris 2024 Olympics and the 2024–25 Ligue 1 season) CAF events (AFCON 2023 and the 2024 CAF Awards) and international games while also interviewing some of the biggest names in world soccer including Asisat Oshoala, Didier Drogba, Rafael, Moses Simon, Emmanuel Eboué, Lauren and Jonathan Rowe among others.
Based in: Marseille, France
Languages: English, French
News by Taiye Taiwo
Exclusive: Nneka Ogwumike Awaits FIBA Green Light to Represent Nigeria
Seattle Storm superstar Nneka Ogwumike is still hoping to get the green light to represent Nigeria at the next Summer Olympics.
Moses Simon Building Legacy On and Off the Pitch in Nigeria
Super Eagles winger Moses Simon is changing lives in Nigeria through his academy, while closing in on a Ligue 1 move to newly promoted Paris FC
Hakimi Becomes Frontrunner for African Crown After UCL Glory
Achraf Hakimi’s stellar season with PSG puts him in pole position for African Footballer of the Year, redefining what it means to be a defensive star
“He Would’ve Killed Someone!” – Rafael Slams Man Utd’s Mentality, Urges Amorim to Sign Osimhen
Ex-Man Utd star Rafael tells RG Amorim must sign Osimhen after Europa League final loss and blasts team’s mentality
“If Tolu From Festac Can Do This, There’s Nothing You Cannot Do,” Says Ebony Shoe Winner Arokodare
Nigeria’s Tolu Arokodare inspires youth after winning the 2025 Ebony Shoe, becoming the sixth Nigerian player awarded Belgium’s top African honor
