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.

1418 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Orlando Pirates take new decision on Saleng's case amid links with Kaizer Chiefs, Al Ahly

Football

2 months ago

Robert Polievka: Kaizer Chiefs interested in signing European striker with 4 goals in 26 games

Football

2 months ago

3 Kaizer Chiefs stars Nasreddine Nabi should keep despite criticism ahead of next season

Football

2 months ago

Themba Zwane, 4 other key players for Mamelodi Sundowns at 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

Football

2 months ago

Given Thibedi: Ex Kaizer Chiefs star reflects on opportunity to revive career at new club

Football

2 months ago

‘We don’t have Yamals and Messis’: Hugo Broos warns against overhyping SA U20s

Football

2 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns star admits 2024/25 season was bad despite winning Betway Premiership

Football

2 months ago

A Mamelodi Sundowns star has admitted that the 2024-25 season was a bad campaign for the Premier Soccer League giants despite winning the Betway Premiership.

Thembi Kgatlana missing as Desiree Ellis names final Bayana Bayana squad for WAFCON

Football

2 months ago

Desiree Ellis announces Banyana Banyana's final squad for the 2025 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), with Thembi Kgatlana notably being the major absentee.

Mashamaite: Ex Kaizer Chiefs captain reacts to Maart's criticism, redemption this season

Football

2 months ago

Former Kaizer Chiefs captain Tefu Mashamaite praises the club's current skipper, Yusuf Maart, for his match-winning goal against Pirates in the Nedbank Cup final.

Mohlala slams Cardoso for snubbing Zwane in Sundowns' loss to Pyramids in CAFCL final

Football

2 months ago

Former Mamelodi Sundowns star Lovers Mohlala has slammed Miguel Cardoso for snubbing Themba Zwane in both legs of the CAF Champions League final.

Thabo Mngomeni: Club legend explains why he wants a South African coach at Pirates

Football

2 months ago

Ex-Bafana Bafana star Thabo Mngomeni has shared why he believes a South African should be appointed as Orlando Pirates’ next coach after Jose Riveiro's departure.

Letsholonyane explains why Kaizer Chiefs youngsters can't compared to Pirates, Sundowns peers

Football

2 months ago

Former Kaizer Chiefs star Reneilwe Letsholonyane has explained why Amakhosi youngsters can't be compared to their peers in Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns.

Tshepho Mashiloane: PSL side confirm SA defender's move to Orlando Pirates

Football

2 months ago

Premier Soccer League side, Baroka FC have confirmed South African defender Tshepho Mashiloane's move to Orlando Pirates this summer ahead of the 2025-26 season.

Hugo Broos confirms lineup shuffle for Mozambique clash after Tanzania's goalless draw

Football

2 months ago

South Africa men's national team coach Hugo Broos has confirmed how his starting line-up would look like when Bafana Bafana take on Mozambique in their next match.

Mamelodi Sundowns star ruled out of FIFA Club World Cup, sets to undergo surgery

Football

2 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns have suffered a huge blow ahead of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup as one of their key players have be ruled out of the competition due to injury.

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