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.

1437 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Nigerian star, 4 other African stars outside SA Kaizer Chiefs are interested in signing this summer

Football

2 months ago

Barker confirms two new signings for Stellenbosch FC including Amajita star

Football

2 months ago

Ex Kaizer Chiefs star sends message to Pirates concerning new coach amid Mokwena, Mosimane links

Football

2 months ago

Orlando Pirates legend names Mamelodi Sundowns star as Player of the Season

Football

2 months ago

Nasreddine Nabi hits back at questions over Kaizer Chiefs' League position

Football

2 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs crash out of MTN8 race after dismal season finale against Polokwane

Football

3 months ago

Sundowns suffer late heartbreak against Pyramids FC in CAF Champions League final

Football

3 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns suffered a late heartbreak in the first leg of the CAF Champions League final against Pyramids FC at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday.

Fiston Mayele: Pirates target confirms talks with Nasreddine Nabi amid links with Kaizer Chiefs

Football

3 months ago

A transfer target for Orlando Pirates has confirmed holding discussions with Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi amid growing speculations linking him with Amakhosi.

CAFCL final: Mamelodi Sundowns vs Pyramids FC– Preview, h2h, lineups, time, where to watch

Football

3 months ago

Premier Soccer League giants Mamelodi Sundowns will face Pyramids FC in the first leg of the CAF Champions League final in South Africa on Saturday, May 24, 2025.

Kolbe flaunts R2m Land Rover as he chills with Faf De Klerk, Fast and Furious star in Japan

Rugby

3 months ago

Springboks star Cheslin Kolbe shows off a R2 million Land Rover while enjoying time in Japan with fellow rugby player Faf de Klerk and a Fast & Furious actor.

Rulani Mokwena shares heartfelt farewell message to Wydad amid links with Pirates

Football

3 months ago

Rulani Mokwena has said his goodbyes to Wydad fans as he shared a heartfelt farewell message to the club fans amid speculations linking him with Orlando Pirates.

Kaizer Chiefs trio included as Broos announces Bafana Bafana squad for June friendlies

Football

3 months ago

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has include three Kaizer Chiefs stars in his preliminary squad for South Africa's friendlies against Tanzania and Namibia.

Ntandoyenkosi Nkosi: Kaizer Chiefs lose South African player to PSL rivals

Football

3 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs have lost one of their key players to a Premier Soccer League rivals and have been blamed for making the mistake of letting him leave this summer.

Dricus Du Plessis claps back after Khamzat Chimaev trolls his team with donut emoji post

Sports

3 months ago

UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis has fired back at Khamzat Chimaev’s social media jab ahead of their UFC 319 clash on August 16, 2025.

Themba Zwane snubs Bafana Bafana stars while naming his Player of the Season

Football

3 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns captain Themba Zwane overlooks Bafana Bafana stars as he named his Player of the Season for the 2024-25 Betway Premiership campaign.

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