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.

2183 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Brandon Petersen opens up on struggle to break into Bafana Bafana squad

Football

2 months ago

Hugo Broos shares Bafana Bafana's target at 2025 AFCON in Morocco

Football

2 months ago

SAFA responds to allegations of racist and sexist remarks by Broos

Football

2 months ago

Orlando Pirates extend PSL dominance with Black Label Cup triumph over All Stars

Football

2 months ago

Bafana Bafana star urges Pirates fans to stay cautious despite strong league position

Football

2 months ago

Eben Etzebeth: Springbok star’s cousin defends him amid eye-gouging controversy

Rugby

2 months ago

Rugby mourns young player who died unexpectedly after scoring a try

Rugby

2 months ago

Ireland rugby young star Adam Hegarty has passed away suddenly just hours after scoring a try in a match, leaving the sports community in mourning state.

Human Rights Commission asked to investigate Hugo Broos for alleged misconduct

Football

2 months ago

A complaint to the Human Rights Commission seeks an investigation into Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos following allegations of racist and sexist remarks.

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu Reacts After Beating Ox Nche, Malcolm Marx, Others to an Award in SA

Rugby

2 months ago

Springboks star Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu shares his reaction after defeating Ox Nche, Malcolm Marx and other stars to win a major rugby award in South Africa.

Mbule earns a comparison to Real Madrid great from Abdeslam Ouaddou

Football

2 months ago

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou compares Sipho Mbule to a Real Madrid World Cup legend, Zinedine Zidane, underscoring the midfielder’s potential.

England rugby legend issues daring claim about the Springboks

Rugby

2 months ago

Former England star Jeremy Guscott delivers a bold assessment of World champions, the Springboks, sparking fresh debate in the rugby community online.

Springboks star Eben Etzebeth details the eye-gouge incident that led to his ban

Rugby

2 months ago

Springboks star Eben Etzebeth opens up about the controversial eye-gouge incident that led to his lengthy ban, revealing new details about what really happened.

Doctor Khumalo condemns CAF and FIFA’s AFCON decision

Football

2 months ago

Bafana Bafana legend Doctor Khumalo has hit out at CAF and FIFA over the controversial decision regarding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

Orlando Pirates’ Patrick Maswanganyi discusses exclusion from Bafana Bafana’s AFCON squad

Football

2 months ago

Orlando Pirates midfielder Patrick Maswanganyi has broken his silence on Hugo Broos' decision to leave him out of the Bafana Bafana squad for the 2025 AFCON.

Promising South African rugby player dies suddenly during training session

Rugby

2 months ago

Young South African rugby player Kungawo Booi has tragically passed away during a training session, leaving the local rugby community in a state of mourning.

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