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@briefly.co.za.

2967 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Mzansi react as Lyle Foster shows off sublime skills against Cardiff

Football

2 years ago

How Adesanya made more money than Du Plessis at UFC 305 despite losing

Sports

2 years ago

How Du Plessis won the UFC middleweight title fight against Adesanya

Sports

2 years ago

Maresca explains why Chelsea lost to Man City, speaks on Sterling's decision

Football

2 years ago

Du Plessis reacts after defeating Adesanya, apologises for disrespecting him

Sports

2 years ago

Adesanya explains why he lost to Du Plessis in UFC middleweight title bout

Sports

2 years ago

UFC 305: Mzansi react as Du Plessis defeats Nigerian-born Adesanya in Australia

Sports

2 years ago

South African fighter Dricus Du Plessis has retained his UFC middleweight championship title after defeating Nigerian-born Israel Adesanya at the UFC 305 on Sunday.

EPL: Mohamed Salah reacts after leading Liverpool to victory against Ipswich

Football

2 years ago

Egyptian international Mohamed Salah has shared his thoughts on Liverpool's victory over Ipswich Town in the English Premier League on Saturday afternoon.

Mo Salah sets new Premier League record in Liverpool's win over Ipswich

Football

2 years ago

Egyptian international Mohamed Salah has set a new record in the English Premier League as Liverpool defeated newly-promoted side Ipswich Town on Saturday.

Du Plessis vs Adesanya: Preview, venue, when and how to watch the bout

Sports

2 years ago

South Africa's Dricus du Plessis and New Zealand's Israel Adesanya are set to face off in a middleweight title bout at the UFC 305 event this weekend.

Kaizer Chiefs: Vilakazi opens up on Nasreddine Nabi's thoughts on dribbling

Football

2 years ago

Kaizer Chiefs star Mfundo Vilakazi has opened up on Nasreddine Nabi's thoughts on dribbling following the recent showboating incident in the game against Yanga SC.

Orlando Pirates: Bafana Bafana star dumps Soweto giants for PSL rivals

Football

2 years ago

South African midfielder Azola Matrose has left Orlando Pirates to join their Premier Soccer League rivals this summer ahead of the upcoming season.

Kaizer Chiefs: European side ready to splash R40 million on Amakhosi star

Football

2 years ago

Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly willing to sell one of their star players this summer as a European side are set to offer R40 million for his services.

Lyle Foster's rant at his Burnley teammates excites Clarets fans

Football

2 years ago

Bafana Bafana star Lyle Foster's dressing room rant to his Burnley teammates has gone viral on social media with the Clarets' fans excited by the striker's action.

UFC 305: 2 Springbok stars to escort Du Plessis to Octagon against Adesanya

Rugby

2 years ago

Dricus Du Plessis has confirmed that two Springbok stars will escort him to the octagon ahead of his fight against Israel Adesanya in Australia this weekend.

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