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.

1209 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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MC Alger vs Orlando Pirates: Preview, h2h, lineups, time, where to watch

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2025 U17 AFCON: Witbooi scores as South Africa staged comeback win against Egypt

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2 months ago

Bafana Bafana hopeful Makhanya stands strong while marking Messi, SA hails...

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2 months ago

Former PSL star gives details of 9-month jail ordeal after being accused of...

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2 months ago

Mngqithi explains how he outsmarted Nabi's Kaizer Chiefs in Golden Arrows' win

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2 months ago

Nabi hails Yusuf Maart despite missing penalty in Kaizer Chiefs' loss to...

Football

2 months ago

Why PSL clubs would find it hard to compete with Sundowns next season after recent update

Football

2 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns have been tipped as the team to beat next season for other Premier Soccer League clubs after recent update ahead of next campaign.

Mngqithi leads Golden Arrows to victory over Kaizer Chiefs in Betway Premiership

Football

2 months ago

Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi led Lamontville Golden Arrows to victory over Kaizer Chiefs in the Betway Premiership on Saturday afternoon.

PSL clubs interested in signing Bafana Bafana star from Kaizer Chiefs after top performance

Football

2 months ago

Two Premier Soccer League sides are reportedly interested in signing a South African international from Kaizer Chiefs after his impressive performance this season.

Nation could miss World Cup after being listed in Trump’s travel ban amid SA, US govt controversy

Football

2 months ago

Donald Trump has reportedly proposed a travel ban list which include 43 countries and could impact countries set to participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

FIFA CWC: How much Sundowns will earn as participation fees compared to others

Football

2 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns are set to be paid heavily after emerging as one of the representative of African clubs at the 2025 FIFA World Club Cup in the United States.

Relebohile Mofokeng shares cryptic post after Bafana Bafana victories in WCQ

Football

2 months ago

Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng has shared a cryptic post on social media after Bafana Bafana back to back victory in their World Cup qualifier.

FIFA threatens to ban African country amid South Africa's player eligibility controversy

Football

2 months ago

The World football governing body, FIFA has threatened to ban an African country form international football amid South Africa's player eligibility controversy.

SA to lose 3 points? How FIFA punished Nigeria, 1 other country for similar Mokoena blunder

Football

2 months ago

The World Football Governing Body, FIFA, have punished different countries that had similar case like South Africa after they fielded an ineligible player.

2026 FIFA WCQ: Who's to blame for Mokoena's blunder as Bafana Bafana risk point deduction

Football

2 months ago

South Africa are at risk of point deduction after fielding an ineligible player against Lesotho in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier last week.

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