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.

1528 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Anlia Etzebeth, pregnant wife of Eben Etzebeth, shows off her R1.6m luxury car

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Moremi shares Ouaddou’s message and vows to deliver for Pirates fans

Football

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Transfer blow: Sundowns’ R30m offer to sign Ribeiro's replacement turned down

Football

a day ago

Matome Kganakga addresses speculation on Makhonye–Saleng relationship

Football

a day ago

How Themba Zwane’s injury woes could hurt both Bafana Bafana and Sundowns

Football

a day ago

Mayo opens up on how his parents reacted to Kaizer Chiefs switch

Football

a day ago

Pirates’ MTN8 glory: Ouaddou explains his tribute to Xoki and GK coach

Football

a day ago

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou explained why he dedicated the club’s MTN8 victory to captain Thapelo Xoki and the team’s goalkeeper coach.

Miguel Cardoso shares insight on Zwane’s Injury in Sundowns' tie against Magesi

Football

a day ago

Miguel Cardoso talks about Themba Zwane's injury sustained during Mamelodi Sundowns clash against Magesi FC in the Betway Premiership on Sunday afternoon.

World Championships: Simbine misses out again in 100m final as Leotlela falls short of podium

Sports

a day ago

Akani Simbine falls short in the 100m race at the World Athletics Championships, while fellow South African Gift Leotlela narrowly missed out on a podium finish.

Former world boxing champion found dead at home as Police issue update

Sports

a day ago

Former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton was found dead at his residence on Sunday, with police releasing an official update on the tragic discovery.

Pirates coach Ouaddou told there’s more to achieve despite winning MTN8 title

Football

2 days ago

Abdeslam Ouaddou has been told why he needs to do more as Orlando Pirates coach despite leading them to victory in MTN8 title after defeating Stellenbosch.

Barker states reasons behind Stellenbosch’s MTN8 final defeat to Orlando Pirates

Football

2 days ago

Stellenbosch head coach Steve Barker has explained the key factors behind his side’s defeat to Orlando Pirates in the 2025 MTN8 final at the Mbombela Stadium.

Pirates urged to cash in on Relebohile Mofokeng before transfer deadline

Football

2 days ago

Orlando Pirates have been urged to sell Bafana Bafana star Relebohile Mofokeng before the summer transfer window closes amid growing interest from top clubs.

Springboks players earn Rassie Erasmus' praise after victory over All Blacks

Rugby

2 days ago

Rassie Erasmus praised the Springboks’ resilience after their emotional victory over All Blacks of New Zealand, calling it a testament to the team’s fighting spirit.

Ouaddou stays humble after Pirates’ triumph: ‘I may still be a plumber or carpenter’

Football

2 days ago

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou stayed humble while hitting back at critics after the MTN8 final, saying he may still be seen as a plumber or carpenter.

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