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.

1207 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Barker reacts to VAR controversy as Stellenbosch lose out on CAFCC final spot

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Nasreddine Nabi sends message to Kaizer Chiefs fans, insist Amakhosi are still...

Football

a month ago

Bafana star opens up on Dream move after leaving PSL side amid Kaizer Chiefs'...

Football

a month ago

How much Simbine earned after beating Tebogo, Omanyala at Xiamen Diamond League

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Anlia Etzebeth: Eben Etzebeth's wife flaunts R1.5m ride on her visit to...

Rugby

a month ago

Al Ahly sack coach after losing to Mamelodi Sundowns in CAF Champions League...

Football

a month ago

Rachel Kolisi, Layla Kolbe react as Handre Pollard's son marks one year birthday

Rugby

a month ago

Springboks star Handre Pollard and his wife, Marise, were joined by Rachel Kolisi and Layla Kolbe to celebrate their son's first ever birthday on social media.

Nabi opens up on what he told Kaizer Chiefs players, explains why they lost to Gallants

Football

a month ago

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has stated what he told his players after losing to Marumo Gallants in the Betway Premiership at the FNB Stadium.

Kaizer Chiefs slip out of top eight after home defeat against Marumo Gallants

Football

a month ago

Kaizer Chiefs have been knocked out of the top eight on the Betway Premiership table after their home defeat against Marumo Gallants at the FNB Stadium.

Dejected Riveiro explains why Pirates lost to Pyramids in CAF Champions League

Football

a month ago

Spanish tactician Jose Riveiro has explained why Orlando Pirates lost to Pyramids FC in the return leg of their CAF Champions League semi-final clash.

Cardoso explains how Sundowns managed to eliminate Al Ahly in CAF Champions League

Football

a month ago

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has explained how the Premier Soccer League giants managed to eliminate Al Ahly from the CAF Champions League.

Pirates stumble as Pyramids secure CAF Champions League final ticket

Football

a month ago

Orlando Pirates have missed the golden chance to face Mamelodi Sundowns in the final of the CAF Champions League after losing to Pyramids FC in the semi-final.

Dricus du Plessis shares his secret to success amid proposed UFC bout with Chimaev

Sports

a month ago

South African MMA fighter Dricus du Plessis has unveiled the secret to his success amid ongoing talks about his proposed fight against Khamzat Chimaev.

Bafana Bafana star explains why he rejected Kaizer Chiefs' money for a move to Europe

Football

a month ago

A Bafana Bafana star has explained the reason behind his decision to turned down a big money offered by Kaizer Chiefs for an ambitious move to Europe.

Patrice Motsepe names European leagues Sundowns once matched in player salaries

Football

a month ago

Former Mamelodi Sundowns President Patrice Motsepe has listed some of the European leagues Masandawana used to compete with in terms of players' salaries.

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