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.

1210 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

Author's articles

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

Football

2 months ago

Super Eagles star addresses possibilities of point deduction for South Africa...

Football

2 months ago

WCQ: Advantage for Bafana Bafana as Super Eagles stumble against Zimbabwe

Football

2 months ago

Sundowns star omitted from SA squad against Benin as Bafana Bafana risk point...

Football

2 months ago

Siya and Rachel Kolisi react as Etzebeth celebrates wife Anlia on her birthday

Rugby

2 months ago

Zimbabwean woman 'threatens' to divorce her Nigerian husband if Super Eagles...

Football

2 months ago

Benin vs South Africa: Preview, h2h, lineups, time, where to watch

Football

2 months ago

The Cheetahs of Benin Republic are set to host the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in the second-leg of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier later today.

WCQ: Why Hugo Broos shouldn't risk Teboho Mokoena in Bafana Bafana's clash against Benin

Football

2 months ago

South African national team coach Hugo Broos has been told why he should not risk Mamelodi Sundowns star Teboho Mokoena in Bafana Bafana's tie against Benin.

3 Bafana Bafana stars who deserve to start in South Africa's WCQ against Benin

Football

2 months ago

Three Bafana Bafana stars have been shortlisted on the list of some of the players Hugo Broos should include in his starting line-up against Benin Republic.

Kaizer Chiefs pushing hard to sign Bafana Bafana star from PSL rivals

Football

2 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly pushing hard to sign a South African international from their Premier Soccer League rivals in the next summer transfer window.

Kaizer Chiefs youngster rated as the best by Amakhosi goalkeeper trainer

Football

2 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper trainer, Aubrey Mathibe, has rated one of the Glamour Boys' academy products as one of the best players he's ever seen in his position.

Botswana FA apologise to former Kaizer Chiefs star over captaincy controversy

Football

2 months ago

The Botswana Football Association has apologized to a former Kaizer Chiefs defender in response to the recent controversy regarding the national team’s captaincy.