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

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Coach Mdaka not satisfied about Amajita’s performance despite thrashing Botswana...

Football

2 months ago

Benni McCarthy explains why Kenya lost to Gabon on first home game in WCQ

Football

2 months ago

Mngqithi aims subtle dig at Orlando Pirates over their title race with...

Football

2 months ago

Mngqithi blasts people who criticise his playing style at Mamelodi Sundowns

Football

2 months ago

Mdaka speaks on uncertainty over Club Brugge's decision to release Campbell...

Football

2 months ago

Former PSL star explains challenge South African players face in the US MLS

Football

2 months ago

Benin coach discloses why he's worried ahead of facing Bafana Bafana in WCQ

Football

2 months ago

The Benin Republic head coach Gernot Rohr has explained why he is worried ahead of the Cheetahs' World Cup qualifying match against Bafana Bafana on Tuesday.

McCarthy scores as Kaizer Chiefs did double over Pirates in DDC Soweto derby

Football

2 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs have completed the season double over Orlando Pirates in the DStv Diski Challenge's Soweto derby with Aiden McCarthy being on the scoresheet.

How much Simbine made after finishing third in 60m race at World Athletics Indoor Championships

Sports

2 months ago

South African athlete Akani Simbine earned a significant amount of money after finishing third in the 60-metre race at the World Athletics Indoor Championships.

PSL manager tips Rulani Mokwena to be one of the best coaches in the World

Football

2 months ago

A Premier Soccer League manager has tipped former Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena to become one of the best football tacticians in the world.

Hugo Broos names Sundowns star who might miss Benin clash in WCQ, explains why

Football

2 months ago

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has named the Mamelodi Sundowns star who might miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against the Benin Republic.

FIFA WCQ: Victor Osimhen shines as Nigeria defeat Rwanda in Kigali

Football

2 months ago

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen impresses as Nigeria get their first win in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers after defeating Rwanda in Kigali.

South Africa vs Lesotho: Hugo Broos announces Bafana Bafana starting lineup for WCQ

Football

2 months ago

South African national team head coach Hugo Broos has announced the Bafana Bafana starting lineup to face Lesotho in their World Cup qualifiers this evening.

SuperSport Utd appoint Ex Sundowns star as temporary replacement for Gavin Hunt

Football

2 months ago

SuperSport United have appointed a former Mamelodi Sundowns player as a their new interim manager after sacking former Kaizer Chiefs coach Gavin Hunt.

Rachel Kolisi talks about Siya Kolisi, explains why they partnered on same course

Rugby

2 months ago

South African businesswoman Rachel Kolisi talked about her former husband Siya Kolisi and explained why she and the Springboks captain partnered on the same course.

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