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.

2183 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos reveals steps to reach AFCON 2025 final

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a month ago

Pirates legend draws bold comparison between Mbokazi and World Cup winner

Football

a month ago

Mosimane weighs in on PSL title race, assesses Pirates’ chances against Sundowns

Football

a month ago

Broos praises standout performer as Bafana Bafana beat Angola in AFCON opener

Football

a month ago

Bafana Bafana off to winning AFCON 2025 start as Foster sinks Angola

Football

a month ago

Former PSL star identifies 3 key stars Bafana must rely on at AFCON

Football

2 months ago

Bafana Bafana overlooked as Broos picks favourite for AFCON 2025

Football

2 months ago

South Africa men's national team head coach Hugo Broos has overlooked Bafana Bafana as he names his favourite team to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Ronwen Williams reveals Bafana Bafana’s target for AFCON 2025

Football

2 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns captain Ronwen Williams confirms what Bafana Bafana are aiming for at AFCON 2025 as South Africa prepares for Angola clash on Monday.

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Motsepe under fire after confirming four-year Africa Cup of Nations cycle

Football

2 months ago

The Confederation of Africa Football president Patrice Motsepe has faced backlash after deciding to shift the Africa Cup of Nations to a four-year cycle tournament.

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AFCON 2025: Assessing Bafana Bafana’s chances of winning the title in Morocco

Football

2 months ago

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will be held in Morocco, and we assess Bafana Bafana’s chances of winning the tournament and lifting the trophy in January.

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AFCON 2025: Players Hugo Broos should build Bafana Bafana around

Football

2 months ago

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is here, and these are the key Bafana Bafana players Hugo Broos should build his team around ahead of the tournament.

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos targets Herve Renard’s record in 2025 AFCON

Football

2 months ago

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos looks forward to match Herve Renard’s record as he leads South Africa in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

Kaizer Chiefs legend reveals what sets Sipho Mbule apart from others

Football

2 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs legend Doctor Khumalo shares what makes former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Sipho Mbule stand out from his peers in the national team.

Hugo Broos set to reach milestone in Bafana Bafana’s AFCON opener vs Angola

Football

2 months ago

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is set to reach a major milestone during South Africa’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations opener against Angola in Marrakech.

Bad news for SA as Supercomputer delivers grim AFCON prediction for Bafana Bafana

Football

2 months ago

A supercomputer has predicted an early Africa Cup of Nations exit for Bafana Bafana in Morocco, raising concerns about South Africa’s tournament prospects.

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