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.

740 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Nabi vs Kaizer Chiefs stars: Who's to blame for dropping points against Royal AM

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PSL: Players to blame for Orlando Pirates loss against Stellenbosch FC

2 months ago

Nabi states Kaizer Chiefs star's problem after dropping points against Royal AM

2 months ago

Steve Barker explains masterplan Stellenbosch used in defeating Orlando Pirates

2 months ago

Jose Riveiro explains why Pirates lost to Stellenbosch FC at Orlando Stadium

2 months ago

Relebohile Mofokeng: How Kaizer Chiefs refused to sign Bafana star ahead of Pira...

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Orlando Pirates reportedly favourites to sign PSL star ahead of Kaizer Chiefs

Orlando Pirates are set to beat city rivals Kaizer Chiefs to the signing of a South African defender from a Premier Soccer League side in the next transfer window.

Letsile Tebogo wins Male Athlete of the Year after impressive Olympics performance

Botswana sprinter Letsile Tebogo has clinched two top prizes at the 2024 World Athletics Awards after his impressive performance at the Olympic Games in Paris.

PSL giants sign Nigerian star on a free transfer, unveils jersey number

Premier Soccer League giants Stellenbosch FC have announced the signing of a Super Eagles defender on a free transfer, and confirmed his jersey number.

Nabi explains why Kaizer Chiefs dropped points against Royal AM, blasts Amakhosi players

Tunisian tactician Nasreddine Nabi has explained why Kaizer Chiefs dropped points against Royal AM despite being two goals up in the Betway Premiership.

Sundowns go top of PSL table after defeating Sekhukhune United

Mamelodi Sundowns have dethroned Orlando Pirates on the Premier Soccer League table after defeating Sekhukhune United at the Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Kaizer Chiefs squander two-goal lead as they stumble against Royal AM

Kaizer Chiefs stumbled against Royal AM in the Premier Soccer League as they squandered a two-goal lead at the Peter Mokaba stadium on Saturday evening.

Kaizers Chiefs pull a comeback to defeat Orlando Pirates in Soweto derby

Kaizer Chiefs pulled a comeback to defeat their city rivals Orlando Pirates in the first Soweto derby in the DStv Diski Challenge this season on Saturday.

Kaizer Chiefs vs Royal AM: Preview, h2h, lineups, time, where to watch PSL tie

Kaizer Chiefs will host Premier Soccer League rivals Royal AM in their next match in the Betway Premiership at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane this weekend.

Richards Bay appoint coaches to lead the team against AmaZulu this weekend

Richards Bay FC have confirmed coaches that would be in charge of the team against AmaZulu this weekend in the PSL after parting ways with Brandon Truter.

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