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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African footballer dies at 28 after falling from 11th floor of apartment...

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Thabang Sibanyoni: Sundowns axe Bafana star after six-year spell without a game

Football

2 months ago

Orlando Pirates given priority to sign their own South American star like...

Football

2 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs' legend goes spiritual to help Amakhosi defeat Sundowns in Nedbank...

Football

2 months ago

Orlando Pirates on the brink of signing Bafana Bafana star from PSL rivals

Football

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Ex-PSL referee explains why Kaizer Chiefs' second goal against Sundowns was...

Football

2 months ago

Sundowns' Morena turns singer in heartfelt Celine Dion moment with wife and kids, video

Football

2 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana star Thapelo Morena was spotted spending a quality time with his wife and children while dancing to a Celine Dion song.

Ex-FIFA referee explains why it was difficult to rule out Kaizer Chiefs' offside goal

Football

2 months ago

A former FIFA referee, Jerome Damon, has explained why it was difficult for the match officials to rule out Kaizer Chiefs' offside goal against Mamelodi Sundowns.

Bafana Bafana legend Shaun Bartlett celebrates eldest son on his 26th birthday

Football

2 months ago

South African football legend Shaun Bartlett has celebrated his eldest son, Tyrique Bartlett, on his 26th birthday with a heartfelt message on social media.

Super Eagles legend Okocha predicts Bafana Bafana vs Nigeria's tie

Football

2 months ago

Super Eagles legend Austin 'Jay Jay' Okocha has shared his thoughts on the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers between Bafana Bafana and Nigeria.

Nasreddine Nabi confirms that Bafana Bafana star has joined Kaizer Chiefs first team

Football

2 months ago

Nasreddine Nabi has confirmed after Kaizer Chiefs' win over Mamelodi Sundowns in the Nedbank Cup that a Bafana Bafana star has joined Amakhosi first team.

How much Akani Simbine made after defeating African champion Ferdinand Omanyala in Botswana

Sports

2 months ago

South African sprinter Akani Simbime made a huge amount after defeating African champions Ferdinand Omanyala at the Botswana Continental tour this weekend.

Cardoso reacts to Duba's comments about Suarez's error in Sundowns loss to Kaizer Chiefs

Football

2 months ago

Miguel Cardoso has defended Lucas Suarez after Wandile Duba's comment about the Argentine defender's error during Mamelodi Sundowns loss against Kaizer Chiefs.

Nabi opens up on what he told Kaizer Chiefs players at halftime against Sundowns

Football

2 months ago

Nasreddine Nabi has reacted after Kaizer Chiefs knocked Mamelodi Sundowns out of the Nedbank Cup in the semi-finals to secure a place in the finals.

Du Preez scores 'controversial' winner as Chiefs beat Sundowns, advance to Nedbank final

Football

2 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs star Ashley du Preez scores a controversial goal as Amakhosi defeat Mamelodi Sundowns in the Nedbank Cup semi-final to seal a place in the final.

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