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.

1209 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Sundowns book semifinal place after knocking out Esperance in CAF Champions...

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Pitso Mosimane's daughter marks her 26th birthday in style, SA celebrates her

Football

2 months ago

Mosimane narrates how he forced a Sundowns star to return an expensive car

Football

2 months ago

Portuguese manager ready to takeover from Broos as Bafana awaits FIFA's verdict

Football

2 months ago

Pirates close in on signing Kaizer Chiefs target as possible replacement for...

Football

2 months ago

New twist to Saleng's situation at Orlando Pirates and could still feature...

Football

2 months ago

Mosimane, Ex Kaizer Chiefs coach, others who can replace Jose Riveiro at Pirates

Football

2 months ago

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro will be leaving the Premier Soccer League giants in the summer and there are few coaches capable of replacing him at the Bucs.

Jose Riveiro breaks silence after deciding to leave Orlando Pirates in the summer

Football

2 months ago

Spanish tactician Jose Riveiro has broken his silence after deciding to leave Orlando pirates at the end of this season when his contract comes to an end.

Bafana Bafana move up on latest FIFA rankings after back to back wins in WCQ

Football

2 months ago

The Bafana Bafana of South Africa have climbed up in the latest FIFA world rankings after back to back wins in the World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin.

Nabi reportedly interested in signing PSL star worth R10m to bolster Kaizer Chiefs squad

Football

2 months ago

Nasreddine Nabi is reportedly interested in signing a Premier Soccer League star worth R10 million to bolster Kaizer Chiefs' squad before the start of next season.

Ugly scene erupts among Sundowns, Esperance fans in CAF champions league, video

Football

2 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns edged past Esperance on Tuesday in CAF Champions League quarter-final first leg but the game was marred by post-match violence from both team fans.

Pirates secure crucial away win against MC Alger in CAF Champions League quarterfinal

Football

2 months ago

Orlando Pirates took a first leg advantage over MC Alger as they secured a crucial win in CAF Champions League at the Stade du 5 Juillet 1962 on Tuesday evening.

Sundowns secure vital first leg win over ES Tunis in CAF Champions League quarterfinal

Football

2 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns have secured a vital win over Esperance of Tunisia in the first leg of their CAF Champions League quarterfinal clash on Tuesday.

Ex-Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi flaunts his R1.75 million wristwatch, SA reacts

Football

2 months ago

Former Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Manqoba Mngqithi showed off his R1.75 million worth wristwatch in a recent picture that went viral on social media.

Sundowns suffer huge blow ahead of their tie against ES Tunis in CAF Champions League

Football

2 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns have suffered a huge blow ahead of their CAF Champions League quarter-final clash with Esperance Sportive de Tunis later today.

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