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.

1261 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Abdeslam Ouaddou urged to strengthen key weak spot in Pirates squad

Football

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Ethan Chislett, 4 other Kaizer Chiefs signings so far this summer

Football

17 hours ago

Fiston Mayele, 2 other stars Sundowns can sign this summer after making over...

Football

18 hours ago

Ethan Chislett: What England based midfielder can add to Kaizer Chiefs next...

Football

18 hours ago

Tebogo Moloi: SA coach shares advice given to Sipho Mbule after signing for...

Football

18 hours ago

Sipho Mbule told he has chance to break into Bafana's AFCON squad after...

Football

19 hours ago

Ex-Sundowns star reacts to Broos' Bafana Bafana snub since 2021

Football

19 hours ago

Bongani Zungu has opened up about being left out of the Bafana Bafana squad by Hugo Broos, saying he holds no bitterness and respects the coach’s decision.

Lucas Radebe: Kaizer Chiefs legends wants Mofokeng to leave Orlando Pirates for Europe

Football

20 hours ago

Former Kaizer Chiefs star Lucas Radebe has encouraged Orlando Pirates sensation Relebohile Mofokeng to leave the Sea Robbers and pursue a move to Europe.

Agent explains why Orlando Pirates won race to sign Sipho Mbule over Kaizer Chiefs

Football

22 hours ago

Sipho Mbule's agent, Mike Makaab, has explained why the talented midfielder chose to sign with Orlando Pirates over Kaizer Chiefs after leaving Mamelodi Sundowns.

Ex-Kaizer Chiefs striker explains why forwards struggle at the Soweto giants

Football

22 hours ago

Former Kaizer Chiefs striker Tshepo Bulu has shared his thoughts on why many forwards find it difficult to score regularly at the club, despite thriving elsewhere.

Springboks hit by another injury setback ahead of Test Season after Siya Kolisi blow

Rugby

23 hours ago

The Springboks have been dealt another injury setback ahead of the Test season, following the absence of captain Siya Kolisi in their match against Barbarians.

Kaizer Chiefs criticised for signing Ethan Chislett ahead of Orlando Pirates new player Sipho Mbule

Football

23 hours ago

Kaizer Chiefs are facing criticism from their former player for opting to sign European-based Ethan Chislett instead of local talent Sipho Mbule.

Pirates legend identifies critical challenge Abdeslam Ouaddou must avoid at the Bucs

Football

a day ago

An Orlando Pirates legend has pointed out a key challenge new head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou must avoid if he hopes to succeed at the Soweto giants.

Kaizer Chiefs legend ignores Amakhosi stars, names four standout performers in Betway Premiership

Football

a day ago

A Kaizer Chiefs legend has overlooked Amakhosi stars while naming top four players who impressed him the most this season in the Betway Premiership.

Pollen Ndlanya: Ex-Orlando Pirates star backs Mofokeng Over Ribeiro for Player of the Season award

Football

a day ago

A former Orlando Pirates star has explained why Relebohile Mofokeng should win the Betway Premiership Player of the Season award ahead of Lucas Ribeiro.

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