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

Author's articles

Conor McGregor: UFC star wins $1 million bet as Spain beat England in Euro 2024 final

Football

2 years ago

Kylian Mbappe vs Vinicius Jr: who should Ancelotti build team around next season?

Football

2 years ago

Kylian Mbappe: Can French forward break Cristiano Ronaldo's record at Real Madrid?

Football

2 years ago

Fabio Lopez: Italian Manager Lands in Johannesburg, Open to Premier Soccer League Move

Football

2 years ago

Cole Palmer: Chelsea Star Returns to Training After Euro 2024 Final Loss

Football

2 years ago

Enzo Fernandez: Chelsea star breaks silence over alleged 'racist' chant on French players

Football

2 years ago

Patrick Maswanganyi, Gaston Sirino, 3 other PSL stars who deserve move to Europe

Football

2 years ago

Briefly News has highlighted players in the Premier Soccer League who are capable of plying their football trade in Europe due to their performance over the years.

Kaizer Chiefs star returns from Europe, hopes to impress Nasreddine Nabi in pre-season training

Football

2 years ago

Kaizer Chiefs defender Aden McCarthy has returned to the Glamour Boys after spending one months in Europe; and hopes to impress Nasreddine Nabi in pre-season.

Jude Bellingham Tipped as England's Future Captain After Spain Defeat

Football

2 years ago

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has been hailed by English fans despite England's loss to Spain in the 2024 UEFA European Championship final in Berlin.

Orlando Pirates: Wayne Rooney Reacts to Plymouth’s Draw Against PSL Giants in Spain

Football

2 years ago

Former Manchester United star Wayne Rooney has reacted to Plymouth Argyle's draw against DStv Premiership giants Orlando Pirates in a pre-season friendly in Spain.

Lamine Yamal: Barcelona star celebrates win with rumoured girlfriend Alex Padilla

Football

2 years ago

Lamine Yamal was spotted celebrating Spain's victory over England in the 2024 UEFA European Championship final in Berlin with his girlfriend Alex Padilla.

Harry Kane: Southgate Explains Substitution of Bayern Star in Euro 2024 Final

Football

2 years ago

England manager Gareth Southgate has explained why Harry Kane was hauled off in the Three Lions' 2-1 loss to Spain in the Euro 2024 final in Berlin on Sunday.

Cavin Johnson ‘regrets’ accepting Kaizer Chiefs’ job last season

Football

2 years ago

South African tactician Cavin Johnson has broken his silence after being released by Kaizer Chiefs this summer, as the club appointed Nasreddine Nabi as new coach.