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.

424 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Kaizer Chiefs target confirms interest in playing for Rulani Mokwena

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Akani Simbine: Prize money each member of Team SA’s 4x100m relay will get

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Jo-Ane van Dyk bags another medal for Team South Africa at Paris 2024

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Tebogo powers Botswana's 4x400m relay to silver as Team SA settle for fifth

Letsile Tebogo has powered Botswana to a podium finish as they claimed silver medal in the 4x400m relay final, with Team South Africa settling for fifth.

Paris 2024: Simbine powers South Africa to memorable silver in 4x100m relay

Akani Simbine has led South Africa to their first medal in athletics, as they won the silver medal in the 4x100m relay at the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Sirino: Bafana legend explains why players struggle at Kaizer Chiefs

A Bafana Bafana legend has opened up on the reason why players who join Kaizer Chiefs from Mamelodi Sundowns fail to live up to expectation amid Sirino's signing.

Paris 2024: Letsile Tebogo leads Botswana to 4x400m final, beating USA again

Letstile Tebogo made the difference for Botswana once again as he led his country's men's 4x400-metre relay team to the final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

When the 4x100m relay final will take place & SA's athletes in action today

Team South Africa's sprinters will be in action on day 14 of the athletics event at the ongoing Paris 2024, with the men's 4x100m relay final the most anticipated.

Tebogo: Botswana president declares public holiday after huge Paris 2024 win

Botswana's President, Mokgweetsi Masisi, has declared a public holiday across the country to celebrate Letsile Tebogo's gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Paris 2024: Tebogo pulls off Cole Palmer's celebration before defeating Lyles

Botswana's Letsile Teboho was spotted pulling off Cole Palmer's celebration before defeating American sprinter Noah Lyles in the men's 200m final at Paris 2024.

Paris 2024: Lyles sends message to Tebogo after he beat him in 200m final

American sprinter Noah Lyles has sent a heartfelt message to Botswana's Letsile Tebogo after losing the 200-metre final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Indian wrestler to be deported after her sister sneaks into Olympic village

Indian wrestler Antim Panghal is set to be deported from France after breaching one of the rules guiding the Olympic Village set aside for athletes.

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