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.

1938 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Former EPL star shares thoughts on Bafana Bafana’s AFCON title chances

Football

3 days ago

Ronwen Williams opens up on Bafana Bafana’s shortcomings at last year’s AFCON

Football

3 days ago

Broos reveals what he told Bafana Bafana about their AFCON title chances

Football

3 days ago

Rugby community mourns as Polina Krakowska dies aged 25

Rugby

3 days ago

FIFA boosts 2026 World Cup prize money, South Africa set to benefit

Football

4 days ago

Police provide update after cyclist dies in Camps Bay vehicle collision

Sports

4 days ago

Mbule’s thunderbolt gives Bafana Bafana victory in AFCON preparation clash vs Ghana

Football

5 days ago

Orlando Pirates midfielder Sipho Mbule inspired Bafana Bafana to victory in their first Africa Cup of Nations warm-up game against Ghana on Tuesday.

Former Springboks Women's captain passes away after a battle with cancer

Rugby

5 days ago

Tributes continue to pour in from rugby fans on social media as former Springboks Women captain Lusanda Dumke has passed away after a battle with cancer.

Springboks star returns home to join South African side after overseas stint

Rugby

5 days ago

Springboks star Boan Venter has decided to return to South Africa as he signs for a local rugby side after spending five years with a European club.

Rugby legend killed in tragic beach mass shooting which resulted in 16 deaths

Rugby

6 days ago

Rugby legend Peter Meagher was tragically killed in a mass shooting at Bondi Beach on Sunday, sending shockwaves through the sporting world and beyond.

Broos issues a public apology to Mbokazi after controversial remarks

Football

6 days ago

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has publicly apologised to Mbekezeli Mbokazi following backlash over his recent comments, admitting he was wrong.

Manqoba Mngqithi praises two Mamelodi Sundowns stars despite loss to Orlando Pirates

Football

7 days ago

Carling All Stars head coach Manqoba Mngqithi applauds two Mamelodi Sundowns stars for their performance despite the team’s loss to Orlando Pirates.

Former Kaizer Chiefs Star Junior Khanye Challenges Hugo Broos on Mbekezeli Mbokazi

Football

7 days ago

Former Chiefs player Junior Khanye voices his disagreement with Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos regarding Mbekezeli Mbokazi, fueling discussion among fans.

Abdeslam Ouaddou makes bold claims about Orlando Pirates’ title dreams this Season

Football

7 days ago

Moroccan coach Abdeslam Ouaddou makes bold claims about Orlando Pirates’ title ambitions this season, sharing his confidence in the team’s chances.

Ouaddou shares why Orlando Pirates don’t need a new striker in January

Football

7 days ago

Moroccan coach Abdeslam Ouaddou explains why Orlando Pirates don’t need to sign a new striker in January, highlighting the team’s current strengths up front.

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