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.

1208 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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

Football

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CAFCL: Pirates, Sundowns clash with Egyptian sides show why VAR is needed in PSL

Football

a month ago

CAFCL semi-final: How Sundowns can get a win against Al Ahly in Cairo

Football

a month ago

Pirates legend gives Stanley Nwabali transfer advice amid links with Kaizer...

Football

a month ago

CAFCL semis: Pyramids coach blasts VAR after two goals were ruled out against...

Football

a month ago

Cardoso explains why Sundowns struggled against Al Ahly, confident of victory...

Football

a month ago

Ex FIFA referee, VAR expert explains why Pyramids goals against Pirates was ruled out

Football

a month ago

A former FIFA referee and Video Assistant Referee (VAR) expert has explained why Pyramids goals were disallowed against Orlando Pirates in the CAF Champions League.

CAFCL semis: VAR takes centre stage as Pirates were held by Pyramids in South Africa

Football

a month ago

The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) took the centre stage as Orlando Pirates were held by Pyramids FC in the first leg of the CAF Champions League semi-final in.

Mamelodi Sundowns held by Al Ahly in CAF Champions League semifinal first leg

Football

a month ago

Mamelodi Sundowns were held to a goalless draw by Al Ahly in the first leg of the CAF Champions League semi-final at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday.

Donald Trump helps free SA boxer’s girlfriend from Russian prison: “Thank You Mr President"

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a month ago

South African boxer Chris van Heerden thanks President Donald Trump for helping free his girlfriend, Ksenia Karelina, from a Russian prison after her arrest in 2024.

Dricus du Plessis' girlfriend flaunts her R450k car, anticipates road trip to Namibia

Sports

a month ago

UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis' fiancee, Vasti Spiller has showed off her expensive car in her recent post on social media which got fans talking.

CAFCL: Cardoso stance on Suarez ahead of Al Ahly tie after his error against Kaizer Chiefs

Football

a month ago

Miguel Cardoso has shared his stance on Lucas Suarez ahead of Mamelodi Sundowns tie with Al Ahly in the CAF Champions League after his error against Kaizer Chiefs.

Simon ‘Bull’ Lehoko: Kaizer Chiefs legend dies, Motaung mourns: "He was kind and generous"

Football

2 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs legend Simon ‘Bull’ Lehoko has passed on at the age of 74 with Kaizer Motaung paying tribute and sending a heartfelt message to his family.

Pirates set to sign South African rising star as Innocent Maela's replacement

Football

2 months ago

Orlando Pirates are reportedly closing in on the signing of a South African defender as a replacement for Innocent Maela, who is expected to leave in the summer.

Nabi gets royal treatment in Sandton after Kaizer Chiefs' win over Sundowns, Mzansi hails him

Football

2 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi was given a royal treatment by fans, when he was spotted in the streets of Sandton after Amakhosi's win over Mamelodi Sundowns.

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