Raphael Abiola

Education: B.Tech Hons in Computer Science, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State (2011-2015), Google News Initiative (2024)

Experience: Football Writer at Stakegains (2016-2018), Content Editor at Opera News Nigeria (2018-2023), Sports Editor at Sports Brief (2023-2024), Sports Editor at Briefly News (2024-present).

Awards: Opera News Joint Best Performing Editor - Article Review, Q3-2022

Raphael Abiola is a Nigerian Sports Journalist with over seven years of experience. He obtained a B.Tech degree in Computer Science from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, in 2015. Raphael previously worked as a football editor at Stakegains (2016-2018) and a content editor with Opera News Nigeria (2018-2023). Raphael then worked as an Editor for the Local Desk at Sports Brief (2023-2024). Reach him via email at raphael.abiola@sportsbrief.com.

1682 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Kaizer Chiefs coach shares latest on player availability ahead of Siwelele encounter

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CAF Champions League: Remo Stars bullish ahead of South Africa trip to face Sundowns

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Lupopo coach reveals game plan ahead of CAF Champions League second leg vs Pirates

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South Africa close to losing star sprinter to European country before World Championships

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Pirates share fresh injury news on Mofokeng, key players before Polokwane encounter

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Springboks star Handre Pollard welcomes ‘Baby Bok’ in heartwarming moment, SA rejoices

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Ex-Kaizer Chiefs star shares why youngsters like Nkota are outshining Saleng

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A former Kaizer Chiefs winger has explained why youngster like Mohau Nkota are outshining Orlando Pirates loanee Monnapule Saleng presently in football.

Kaizer Chiefs hit by stomach bug: Coach Ben Youssef details players’ struggle

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Kaizer Chiefs coach Khalil Ben Youssef has detailed the stomach bug ordeal that hit Amakhosi before their match against AS Simba in CAF Confederation Cup.

Broos chooses Themba Zwane's successor following the Maswanganyi experiment

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo has identified the perfect replacement for Themba Zwane in the South African national team setup after Patrick Maswanganyi's trial.

Yanga SC part ways with Romain Folz, appoint Kaizer Chiefs legend as replacement

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Tanzania giants Yanga SC have parted ways with their head coach, Romain Folz, and have decided to replace him with a Kaizer Chiefs legend in the dug out.

Ben Youssef addresses Ashley Du Preez’s ppen-Goal Blunder in Kaizer Chiefs’ Stalemate

Football

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Khalil Ben Youssef shared his thoughts on Ashley Du Preez’s missed open goal during Kaizer Chiefs’ draw, reflecting on the moment and its impact on the team.

Beganovic opens up on why TS Galaxy moved for Nigerian goalkeeper Kayode Bankole

Football

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TS Galaxy coach Adnan Beganovic explains the key reasons behind the club’s decision to sign Nigerian goalkeeper Kayode Bankole despite having two shot-stoppers.

CAF Champions League: Can Orlando Pirates still qualify after losing to Lupopo?

Football

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Orlando Pirates’ CAF Champions League hopes suffer a najor setback after their defeat to Saint Eloi-Lupopo, leaving qualification chances uncertain.

2026 World Cup: Key mistake that cost Nigeria compared to Bafana Bafana

Football

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Nigeria’s World Cup qualifying mistakes contrasted with Bafana Bafana’s smarter approach that helped South Africa secure a spot in the competition next year.

2026 World Cup: Why Bafana Bafana’s recent success goes beyond PSL talent

Football

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A football expert has explained how South Africa's Bafana Bafana’s path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup was shaped by more than just Premier Soccer League talent

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