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.

416 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Tebogo beats two American sprinters to win Lausanne Diamond League

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Du Plessis treats girlfriend to birthday holiday getaway after beating Adesanya

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Rulani Mokwena signs Brazilian attacker for Wydad after Mailula's deal

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Tau, and 3 other Bafana stars Mokwena should consider signing for Wydad

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Kaizer Chiefs explain why they signed Portuguese-born star this summer

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Rulani Mokwena signs former Mamelodi Sundowns star for Wydad AC

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Tebogo gets back to the farm, shows his many cattle, after Olympic history

Botswana sprinter and Olympic gold medalist Letsile Tebogo has opened up on what he does aside breaking records and creating new ones in athletics.

Tebogo opens up on how his mum's passing affected him months before Olympic glory

Botswana sprinter Letsile Tebogo has narrated how his mother's passing affected him months before he won two medals at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France.

Kaizer Chiefs star and 5 new faces in Hugo Broos' Bafana Bafana squad

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has released a 38-man preliminary squad for South Africa's Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with six new faces included.

Percy Tau reportedly nears Al Ahly exit amid links with Kaizer Chiefs

South African international is reportedly close to leaving Egyptian giants Al Ahly amid serious links with Premier Soccer League side Kaizer Chiefs this summer.

Pitso Mosimane's close friend explains what makes his technical team strong

Pitso Mosimane's close friend has opened up on the reason why the former Mamelodi Sundowns manager's technical team is strong and very successful.

Pirates legend sends strong warning to the Bucs after poor CAFCL opener

Orlando Pirates legend Benedict Vilakazi has commented on the Soweto giants' performance in the first leg of the CAF Champions League against Disciples FC.

Mokwena set to reunite with Ex-Mamelodi Sundowns striker at Wydad AC

South African tactician Rulani Mokwena is reportedly interested in reuniting with former Mamelodi Sundowns striker at Wydad Athletic Club this summer.

Lyles aims to break Van Niekerk's world record after losing to Tebogo in 200m

American sprinter Noah Lyles has set a new goal for himself, as he aims to break South Africa's Wayde van Niekerk's world record in the 400-metre race.

Mzansi react as Lyle Foster shows off sublime skills against Cardiff

South African international Lyle Foster was spotted in a viral video on social media showing off his skill in Burnley's victory over Cardiff City over the weekend.

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