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.

736 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Why Williams was excluded from CAF's best XI despite winning goalkeeper of the y...

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Egypt star blasts CAF after losing top award to Ronwen Williams

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Bafana Bafana star snubs Kaizer Chiefs, joins another PSL side after Sundowns exit

A South African international has snubbed a transfer to Kaizer Chiefs while returning to the Premier Soccer League months after leaving Mamelodi Sundowns.

CAF 2024 Awards: Why Ronwen Williams was robbed of African Player of the Year award

South African goalkeeper Ronwen Williams was the biggest winner at the CAF 2024 Awards event in Morocco, but lost the Player of the Year prize to Ademola Lookman.

CAF Awards 2024: Ronwen Williams reigns supreme, win two big awards in Morocco

South African international Ronwen Williams has bagged two top prizes at the 2024 CAF Awards after amazing season with Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana.

South African striker scores late as Kaizer Chiefs rescue a point against TS Galaxy

South African striker Ranga Chivaviro scores late as Kaizer Chiefs dropped two points against TS Galaxy in the Betway Premiership at the Mbombela Stadium.

La Liga: Who's to blame for Barcelona's defeat against Madrid-based side Leganes

Spanish La Liga giants Barcelona stumbled to yet another league defeat as they lost 1-0 to Madrid-based club Leganes at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys.

Issue Miguel Cardoso needs to address quickly at Mamelodi Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns new head coach Miguel Cardoso has began his tenure with a win in the CAF Champions League against Raja Casablanca, but need to solve some issues.

CAFCL: 3 Best players in Mamelodi Sundowns' win over Raja Casanblanca

Mamelodi Sundowns secured their first win in the CAF Champions League group stage after defeating Raja Athletic Club on Sunday, December 15, 2024.

Cardoso opens up on two things he doesn't speak about after Sundowns' win

Portuguese manager Miguel Cardoso has stated the two things he doesn't speak about after Mamelodi Sundowns' win over Raja Casablanca in the CAF Champions League.

Ex-Bafana Bafana star explains why he struggled at Kaizer Chiefs and Sundowns

A former South African international has opened up on the reason he struggled during his time with Premier Soccer League giants Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns.

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