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.

949 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

Author's articles

Shauwn Mkhize Reacts to Royal AM Expulsion From Premier Soccer League, Video

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Bafana Bafana's World Cup hopes in doubt after Trump's controversial decision, M...

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PSL's most expensive cars: Royal AM star tops list with R16 Million Rolls Royce...

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Sundowns star puts Bafana Bafana controversy behind him, shows off R4.5m Mercede...

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Big Payday: Wydad set to pay Mokwena huge amount of money as compensation

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Rulani Mokwena makes new decision about his future at Wydad amid links with Pira...

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Pirates advance to CAF Champions League semifinals, next opponents confirmed

Orlando Pirates have joined Mamelodi Sundowns as the second team to qualify for the semi-finals of the CAF Champions League after defeating MC Algers.

Kenya coach Benni McCarthy slams South African players: "Their ambition is very low"

Kenya men's national team coach Benni McCarthy has slammed South African players claiming their ambition is pretty low compared to the time he was still active.

Mamelodi Sundowns reportedly eye summer move for former Liverpool coach

Mamelodi Sundowns are reportedly considering bringing in a former Liverpool coach to the club in the summer as hope to continue dominating the Premier Soccer League.

Siya and Rachel Kolisi react as Eben Etzebeth converts his garage into a gym, video

Siya Kolisi and his former wife, Rachel Kolisi, dropped reactions as Springboks star Eben Etzebeth converted his garage into a beautiful fitness gym.

Sundowns book semifinal place after knocking out Esperance in CAF Champions League

Mamelodi Sundowns are through to the semifinals of the CAF Champions League after knocking out Esperance of Tunisian in the quarter-finals of the competition.

Pitso Mosimane's daughter marks her 26th birthday in style, SA celebrates her

Former Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Pitso Mosimane has took time to celebrate his daughter, Lelentle, on her 26th birthday in grand style on social media.

Mosimane narrates how he forced a Sundowns star to return an expensive car

Former Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Pitso Mosimane has opened up on how he forced one of the players to return an expensive car during his time with the Brazilians.