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.

1418 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Riveiro's spending spree continues: Al Ahly sign former EPL star in R50m window

Football

2 months ago

Cardoso reflects on CAFCL final heartbreak with pride, explains why Sundowns lost

Football

2 months ago

CAFCL Final: Why Mamelodi Sundowns goal against Pyramids FC should've been disallowed

Football

2 months ago

How much Sundowns made compared to Pyramids, Pirates after losing in CAF Champions League final

Football

2 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns left heartbroken as Pyramids win first ever CAF Champions League

Football

2 months ago

Cardoso explains how Sundowns must approach Champions League final against Pyramids

Football

2 months ago

CAFCL Final: Pyramids vs Sundowns - Preview, h2h, lineups, time, where to watch

Football

2 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns and Egyptian giants Pyramids FC are set to lock horns in the second leg of the CAF Champions League final on Sunday, June 1, 2025.

Cheslin Kolbe returns to SA, flaunts two expensive cars worth R3.4m combined

Rugby

2 months ago

Two-time Rugby World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe returns to South Africa and shows off two luxury cars worth R3.4 million combined which sparked reactions online.

Inside Mfundo Vilakazi's luxurious new car: Kaizer Chiefs star levels up in style

Football

2 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs and South Africa U20 star Mfundo Vilakazi turns heads on social media with his brand-new luxury car. after ending the season with two titles.

Pirates legend urges Kaizer Chiefs to sack Nasreddine Nabi despite winning Nedbank Cup

Football

2 months ago

An Orlando Pirates legend has urged Kaizer Chiefs to sack Nasreddine Nabi despite ending their trophy drought by wining the Nedbank Cup this season.

Hugo Broos confirms why Kaizer Chiefs players were left out of Bafana Bafana squad

Football

2 months ago

South African national team coach Hugo Broos has explained why Kaizer Chiefs players were left out of his final Bafana Bafana squad list for upcoming friendlies.

Jose Riveiro: Spanish tactician joins new club days after leaving Orlando Pirates

Football

2 months ago

Former Celta Vigo youth manager Jose Riveiro has landed a new top job a few days after leaving the Premier Soccer League giants, Orlando Pirates.

Kaizer Chiefs stars left out as Hugo Broos announces final Bafana Bafana squad

Football

2 months ago

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has announced his final 23-man squad for South Africa's upcoming friendly games with Kaizer Chiefs stars left out.

Mandla Ncikazi on Pirates’ historic season and the Ball boy who made it to Bafana Bafana

Football

2 months ago

Orlando Pirates interim manager Mandla Ncikazi has reflected on the Buccaneers record-breaking season and also the ballboy who was transformed into Bafana star.

Sipho Mbule: Mamelodi Sundowns face tough decision on Bafana Bafana star's future

Football

2 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns are facing a tough decision over Bafana Bafana star Sipho Mbule's future at the club after returning from his loan move to Sekhukhune United.

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