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.

2192 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Treble under threat: PSL teams that could halt Orlando Pirates’ dominance

Football

2 months ago

Abdeslam Ouaddou delivers message to Orlando Pirates fans after Carling Knockout victory

Football

2 months ago

World Cup winner names Bafana Bafana as AFCON dark horse

Football

2 months ago

Ex-Kaizer Chiefs coach tips Orlando Pirates to end Mamelodi Sundowns' PSL dominance

Football

2 months ago

Ouaddou reveals what he told Mbokazi before Carling Knockout final

Football

2 months ago

Appollis opens up about Man of the Match honour in Carling Knockout final

Football

2 months ago

Hugo Broos reveals why Bafana’s 2026 World Cup draw leaves him unhappy

Football

2 months ago

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos shares why the 2026 World Cup draw worries him, highlighting the problem of opening against host nation Mexico at the Azteca Stadium.

Relebohile Mofokeng inspires Orlando Pirates to Carling Knockout Cup triumph

Football

2 months ago

Relebohile Mofokeng produced a brilliant, match-winning performance to guide Orlando Pirates to the Carling Knockout Cup title after beating Marumo Gallants.

Rassie Erasmus opens up after extending Springboks head coach contract

Rugby

2 months ago

Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has extended his contract and shared his honest thoughts on continuing as the manager of the Rugby World Cup champions.

Bafana Bafana star Mohau Nkota reacts with confidence after 2026 World Cup draw

Football

2 months ago

Bafana Bafana and former Orlando Pirates forward, Mohau Nkota, has made a bold statement following South Africa’s 2026 FIFA World Cup group draw.

Ronwen Williams responds to South Africa’s 2026 World Cup group

Football

2 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns captain Ronwen Williams has shared his honest thoughts about South Africa's group at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the North America.

2026 FIFA World Cup Draw: Bafana Bafana group confirmed, Mzansi reacts

Football

2 months ago

Bafana Bafana now know their FIFA 2026 World Cup group after the draw, with the draw bringing back memories of the 2010 tournament hosted by South Africa.

SA Rugby extends Rassie Erasmus’ reign as Springboks head coach

Rugby

2 months ago

South African Rugby has extended Rassie Erasmus’ contract as Springboks head coach, securing his leadership for the coming years ahead of the 2027 World Cup.

Why World Rugby reduced Eben Etzebeth’s ban after eye-gouge incident against Wales

Rugby

2 months ago

Eben Etzebeth’s suspension has been shortened, and World Rugby has outlined four reasons for the decision to reduce the Springboks star's ban from 18 games to 12.

Chiefs legend reveals what he told ex-Pirates youngster regarding his career abroad

Football

2 months ago

A Kaizer Chiefs legend has shared the honest advice he shared with Mohau Nkota about his football career abroad after recently moving to Saudi Arabia.

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