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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Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony: Seine River, route, venues and other key details

Sports

2 years ago

Kaizer Chiefs: Fans react as Amakhosi unveil new home and away jerseys for 2024-25 season

Football

2 years ago

Argentina’s anthem booed at Paris 2024 amid backlash over Enzo Fernandez's chant

Football

2 years ago

Paris 2024: Messi Leads Argentina Players’ Reaction to Controversial Loss to Morocco

Football

2 years ago

Kaizer Chiefs Suffer Huge Blow in Signing Europe Based Bafana Star This Summer

Football

2 years ago

Blitzboks' Olympic campaign in shatters as they lost to New Zealand in Paris

Rugby

2 years ago

Rulani Mokwena: Ex-Sundowns coach names 4 South Africans in his technical team at Wydad

Football

2 years ago

Former Mamelodi Sundowns manager Rulani Mokwena has named four South African coaches in his technical team at Wydad Athletic Club ahead of the new season.

Pep Guardiola reacts as Man City lose to Celtic in pre-season game even with Erling Haaland

Football

2 years ago

Spanish manager Pep Guardiola has shared his thoughts on Manchester City's 4-3 loss to Celtic in their pre-season friendly in the United States of America.

Paris 2024: All venues set to host events at the Olympic games

Sports

2 years ago

The Paris 2024 Olympic Games begins on July 24, with different venues hosting the 32 sports scheduled to take place in the biggest sporting event.

Euro 2024: Spanish duo face UEFA ban, hit with charges after victory over England

Football

2 years ago

UEFA has charged two Spanish internationals for their actions during their celebration after their Euro 2024 final win over England in Berlin, Germany.

Kaizer Chiefs: Nasreddine Nabi's side interested in Bafana Bafana star based in Europe

Football

2 years ago

Kaizer Chiefs and Nasreddine Nabi are reportedly targeting a summer move for a South African international who plays his club football in Europe.

Lyle Foster: 3 strikers who can replace Bafana star at Burnley amid links with UCL teams

Football

2 years ago

Bafana Bafana striker Lyle Foster could be leaving Burnley this summer with the South African international being linked with two Champions League sides.

Kabelo Dlamini: 2 Spanish clubs interested in Pirates star amid links with Raja

Football

2 years ago

Kabelo Dlamini is reportedly a transfer target for two Spanish sides after his stellar performance during Orlando Pirates' pre-season tour in Spain.

Khuliso Mudau: Sundowns Star Told to Reject Rulani Mokwena’s Wydad for EPL Move

Football

2 years ago

Mamelodi Sundowns right-back Khuliso Mudau has been advised against joining Rulani Mokwena at Wydad Athletic Club and told to prioritise move to England.

Leny Yoro: French defender discloses his close friend since joining Manchester United

Football

2 years ago

Manchester United new signing Leny Yoro has disclosed his close friend at the club since joining English Premier League giants from Lille a few days ago.

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