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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Etzebeth's wife Anlia reacts as Rachel Kolisi opens up on her journey after...

Rugby

2 months ago

Ex Sundowns star explains why he rejected huge money from Kaizer Chiefs for...

Football

2 months ago

Nasreddine Nabi remains the perfect manager for Kaizer Chiefs despite poor start

Football

2 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs: Why sacking Nasreddine Nabi is not the solution to Amakhosi's...

Football

2 months ago

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

Football

2 months ago

Reason emerges as Hugo Broos replaces Sundowns star with Kaizer Chiefs target...

Football

3 months ago

Siya and Rachel Kolisi 'react' as Cheslin Kolbe celebrates wife Layla on her birthday

Rugby

3 months ago

Siya Kolisi and his estranged wife Rachel Kolisi have both dropped reactions after Cheslin Kolbe celebrated his wife, Layla, on her birthday on Sunday.

Mohamed Salah's recent poor performance ended his Ballon d'Or chances

Football

3 months ago

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has saw his chances to win the Ballon d'or reduced after his back to back poor performance for his club in the UCL and Carabao cup.

PSL: What Pirates' win against Sundowns means to Betway Premiership title race

Football

3 months ago

Orlando Pirates got a deserving win over Mamelodi Sundowns in the Betway Premiership as the race to which team will win the league opened up this weekend.

Kaizer Chiefs player called up for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers

Football

3 months ago

A Kaizer Chiefs player has received a call-up from his country's national team coach for the next 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers during the international break.

Mngqithi reflects on 'better' life at Golden Arrows since leaving Sundowns

Football

3 months ago

Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi has reflected on life at Lamontville Golden Arrows since returning to the club after being sacked by the Brazilians.

Hugo Broos gives honest opinion about Lucas Ribeiro playing for Bafana Bafana

Football

3 months ago

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has shared his thoughts on the constant call for Mamelodi Sundowns star Lucas Ribeiro representing South African.

Former Kaizer Chiefs star states what Thabo Cele is still struggling with in PSL

Football

3 months ago

A former Kaizer Chiefs player has identified what Thabo Cele is still struggling with since joining the Glamour Boys in the January transfer window.

PSL: Nasreddine Nabi reacts after Kaizer Chiefs' defeat against Richards Bay

Football

3 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has commented on the Glamour Boys surprising defeat against Richards Bay in the Betway Premiership this weekend.

Ex Sundowns star identifies four positions Pirates need to reinforce in the summer

Football

3 months ago

A former Mamelodi Sundowns star has identified four different positions Orlando Pirates need to invest on in the summer after failing to sign any player in January.

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