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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Stellenbosch FC name Bafana Bafana star player of the season amid Kaizer Chiefs links

Football

3 months ago

Rulani Mokwena breaks silence after Wydad exit amid links with Orlando Pirates return

Football

3 months ago

Orlando Pirates set new PSL record with win over SuperSport in Betway Premiership

Football

3 months ago

Nasreddine Nabi begs Kaizer Chiefs fans ahead of final home game in Betway Premiership

Football

3 months ago

Rayno Nel: South African Rugby Player Wins 2025 World’s Strongest Man

Rugby

3 months ago

Pitso Mosimane: Former Sundowns coach celebrates Amajita’s U20 AFCON triumph

Football

3 months ago

Top 3 PSL clubs with most players in Amajita squad that won 2025 AFCON U20 in Egypt

Football

3 months ago

Premier Soccer League clubs contributed earnestly to the players that made up the Amajita's squad that won the AFCON U20, but there are top three with most players.

Top 5 best players for Amajita at just concluded AFCON U20 in Egypt

Football

3 months ago

Briefly News explore the five standout Amajita players who delivered exceptional performances at the recently concluded CAF under-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.

2 Amajita stars who deserve call up into Bafana Bafana squad after AFCON U20 triumph

Football

3 months ago

Two standout Amajita players who impressed at the U20 Africa Cup of Nations has been tipped to deserve a call-up to the senior Bafana Bafana squad.

How much Mamelodi Sundowns earned after winning Betway Premiership title this season

Football

3 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns’ 2024/25 Betway Premiership title win came with a major financial boost; discover the full breakdown of their prize money this season.

Amajita dominate U20 AFCON awards after lifting the trophy in Egypt

Football

3 months ago

South Africa have dominated the 2025 CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations held in Egypt by winning the trophy and also sweeping major individual awards.

How much Amajita made compared to Morocco, Nigeria after winning U20 AFCON in Egypt

Football

3 months ago

Discover how much Amajita earned after winning the U20 AFCON in Egypt, and see how their prize money compares to tournament heavyweights Morocco and Nigeria.

Why Orlando Pirates need to sign new strikers this summer ahead of next season

Football

3 months ago

Orlando Pirates have been advised to consider signing a striker for their incoming coach ahead of next season after losing the Betway Premiership to Sundowns.

Sundowns end title winning Betway Premiership season in style against Magesi

Football

3 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns have ended their title-winning Betway Premiership season in style as they defeated Magesi FC in their last match of this campaign.

AFCON U-20: 3 Amajita stars Kaizer Chiefs should consider signing this summer

Football

3 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs have been urged to consider signing three players from the South African under-20 team currently performing well at the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.

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