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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Patrice Motsepe announces major increase in AFCON prize money

Football

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CAF announces huge update ahead of Africa Cup of Nations

Football

2 months ago

Benni McCarthy reveals what he is most proud of about the current Bafana Bafana

Football

2 months ago

South African coach makes shock move from PSL side to African giants

Football

2 months ago

Barcelona SC defender killed in gang-related shooting

Football

2 months ago

Former EPL star shares thoughts on Bafana Bafana’s AFCON title chances

Football

2 months ago

Ronwen Williams opens up on Bafana Bafana’s shortcomings at last year’s AFCON

Football

2 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns captain Ronwen Williams has explained what the Bafana Bafana lacked at last edition of the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.

Broos reveals what he told Bafana Bafana about their AFCON title chances

Football

2 months ago

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos shares what he told South African players about their chances of winning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

Rugby community mourns as Polina Krakowska dies aged 25

Rugby

2 months ago

Rugby star Polina Krakowska has tragically passed away at the age of 25, prompting an outpouring of tributes from the sporting world on social media.

FIFA boosts 2026 World Cup prize money, South Africa set to benefit

Football

2 months ago

FIFA has confirmed an increase in prize money for the 2026 World Cup, with South Africa set to receive a significant financial boost due to the increase.

Police provide update after cyclist dies in Camps Bay vehicle collision

Sports

2 months ago

The South African Police Service (SAPS) have issued an update after a 41-year-old cyclist died when he was struck by a vehicle on Victoria Road in Camps Bay.

Mbule’s thunderbolt gives Bafana Bafana victory in AFCON preparation clash vs Ghana

Football

2 months ago

Orlando Pirates midfielder Sipho Mbule inspired Bafana Bafana to victory in their first Africa Cup of Nations warm-up game against Ghana on Tuesday.

Former Springboks Women's captain passes away after a battle with cancer

Rugby

2 months ago

Tributes continue to pour in from rugby fans on social media as former Springboks Women captain Lusanda Dumke has passed away after a battle with cancer.

Springboks star returns home to join South African side after overseas stint

Rugby

2 months ago

Springboks star Boan Venter has decided to return to South Africa as he signs for a local rugby side after spending five years with a European club.

Rugby legend killed in tragic beach mass shooting which resulted in 16 deaths

Rugby

2 months ago

Rugby legend Peter Meagher was tragically killed in a mass shooting at Bondi Beach on Sunday, sending shockwaves through the sporting world and beyond.

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