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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Sundowns struggling to keep Bafana star worth R50m amid interest from Europe

Football

a month ago

Siya Kolisi’s ex-wife, Rachel, reacts as Cheslin Kolbe takes Layla out on...

Rugby

a month ago

Al Ahly suffer huge blow ahead of their tie against Sundowns in CAF Champions...

Football

a month ago

Orlando Pirates sign South African forward to rival Relebohile Mofokeng in his...

Football

a month ago

Orlando Pirates set to welcome back high-profile executive after year-long...

Football

a month ago

Orlando Pirates make big decision on player due to represent SA at AFCON

Football

a month ago

Orlando Pirates’ coaching drama takes an unexpected turn amid links with Mosimane

Football

a month ago

Orlando Pirates' quest of seeking a replacement for Jose Riveiro has taken a new twist with a new candidate emerging as favourites amid links with Pitso Mosimane.

UFC 317: Dricus du Plessis hits back at Chimaev's disrespectful reaction to his injury news

Sports

a month ago

UFC middleweight champions Dricus du Plessis has hit back at the disrespectful comment made by Khamzat Chimaev to his injury news ahead of UFC 317 event.

Rachel Kolisi reacts as Kolbe celebrates Easter with wife & kids, flaunts his R1.6m Mercedes Benz

Football

a month ago

Siya Kolisi's former wife Rachel Kolisi has dropped reaction after two-time rugby world cup winner Cheslin Kolbe celebrates the Easter period with his wife and kids.

Cheslin Kolbe celebrates Easter with wife and kids, flaunts his R1.6m Mercedes-Benz

Rugby

a month ago

Springboks star Cheslin Kolbe returned to South Africa to celebrates Easter with his wife and children as he showed off his R1.6 million Mercedes-Benz.

Khune slams Kaizer Chiefs goalkeepers, advices former club on what to do: ‘Not Amakhosi standard’

Football

a month ago

Bafana Bafana legend Itumeleng Khune has slammed the current goalkeepers at Kaizer Chiefs for their inconsistencies and also recommends solution for his ex club.

Bafana Bafana star urges PSL players to explore 'special' European country

Football

a month ago

Bafana Bafana star Siyabonga Ngezana has encouraged Premier Soccer League (PSL) players to consider signing for European clubs in the Romanian League.

CAFCL: Mofokeng, 2 others who could make difference for Pirates against Pyramids

Football

a month ago

Orlando Pirates will face Pyramids FC in the second leg of the CAF Champions League semi-finals after the first leg ended in a goalless draw in South Africa.

CAF CL semis: 3 Sundowns stars who deserve to start against Al Ahly in Cairo

Football

a month ago

Mamelodi Sundowns are condemned to defeating Al Ahly in the return leg of the CAF Champions League in Cairo with some players outlined to make the starting lineup.

Why Pirates are better placed than Sundowns to qualify for CAF Champions League final

Football

a month ago

Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns are both gunning for a place in the CAF Champions League final but the Buccaneers are tipped to be in a stronger position.

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