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.

740 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Chipezeze named best goalkeeper in PSL so far this season ahead of Williams

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Ex-Pirates star identifies perfect striker for Nasreddine Nabi's Kaizer Chiefs

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Mngqithi continues to lament about Sundowns' loss to Magesi in CKO final

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Siya Kolisi reacts after Springboks condemned Wales to heavy defeat

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Relehobile Mofokeng told to 'dump' Orlando Pirates for European clubs

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Khanye reacts after wrongly predicting a 5-0 win for Sundowns against Magesi

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Chipezeze states what he wants after leading Magesi to victory in Carling Knockout Cup

Magesi FC goalkeeper Elvis Chipezeze has opened up on what he wants after leading the Limpopo side to victory against Mamelodi Sundowns in the Carling Knockout Cup.

Mngqithi slams Bafana star after Sundowns' loss to Magesi in Carling Knockout final

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Manqoba Mngqithi has slammed a South African international due to his poor performance against Magesi FC in the Carling Knockout final.

Carling Knockout Cup final: 3 players to blame for Sundowns' loss to Magesi

Three Mamelodi Sundowns players have been called out for their poor performances in the Brazilians' loss to Magesi FC in the Carling Knockout Cup final.

How much Magesi FC won after defeating Sundowns to win Carling Knockout Cup

Magesi FC were rewarded with a huge sum of money after being crowned the champions of the 2024 Carling Knockout Cup while defeating Mamelodi Sundowns in the final.

'Talk now!' Fans react as Mnqgithi's comments before Magesi game resurface

Manqoba Mngqithi has been dragged by local fans after his comments before Mamelodi Sundowns' defeat to Magesi FC in the Carling Knockout Cup final resurface online.

Mnqgithi explains why Sundowns lost to Magesi in Carling Knockout final

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Manqoba Mnqgithi has opened up on the reason behind Masandawana's loss to Magesi FC in the Carling Knockout Cup final.

Sundowns crashed as Magesi complete underdog story to win Carling Knockout Cup

Magesi FC make history as the came back from a goal down to defeat Premier Soccer League giants Mamelodi Sundowns to win the Carling Knockout Cup.

Magesi vs Sundowns: Preview, h2h, lineups, time, where to watch Carling Knockout final

Mamelodi Sundowns are set to face newly promoted PSL side Magesi FC in the final of the Carling Knockout Cup at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein this weekend.

Kaizer Chiefs: Bafana Bafana star hints at possible move to Amakhosi

A South African international has hinted at possibility of joining Premier Soccer League giants Kaizer Chiefs when he decides to leave his current club.

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