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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SAFA breaks silence on R10 million payment allegations to Danny Jordaan

Football

3 months ago

Nedbank Cup: Nabi breaks silence on team's criticism from Kaizer Chiefs fans

Football

3 months ago

Bafana Bafana star sets new record in North Africa after winning league title

Football

3 months ago

Motaung sends message to Kaizer Chiefs fans, club chairman after winning Nedbank Cup

Football

3 months ago

Cardoso explains why he's not focused on goals scored, states what's more important

Football

3 months ago

3 Kaizer Chiefs players who should be shown the exit door after this season

Football

3 months ago

Coaches who can replace Nabi at Kaizer Chiefs amid talks about doubts over his future

Football

3 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly planning to part ways with Nasreddine Nabi despite the Nedbank Cup win; three coaches have been named to step in if he's sacked.

Nedbank Cup: Why Kaizer Chiefs shouldn't make mistake of sacking Nasreddine Nabi

Football

3 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly working on parting ways with Tunisian coach Nasreddine Nabi despite leading them to victory against Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank Cup.

How 2 former Orlando Pirates stars helped Kaizer Chiefs win the Nedbank Cup

Football

3 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs have been crowned the new champions of the Nedbank Cup after defeating Orlando Pirates in the final with two former Bucs star playing a role.

Sue Duminy confirms new romance few months after divorce with JP Duminy

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3 months ago

Former wife of South African cricketer JP Duminy, Sue Duminy, has moved past her divorce as she found love after being seen in public with another man.

SA government congratulate Kaizer Chiefs after winning Nedbank Cup, Mzansi fumes

Football

3 months ago

South Africans have been left angry after the government official page celebrated Kaizer Chiefs after defeating Orlando Pirates to win the Nedbank Cup.

Nedbank Cup: Riveiro explains why Pirates lost to Kaizer Chiefs, apologised to Bucs fans

Football

3 months ago

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has explained why the Sea Robbers lost to Kaizer Chiefs in the Nedbank Cup final and also apologises to the fans.

Nabi sends message to Kaizer Chiefs fans, club chairman after winning Nedbank Cup

Football

3 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs manager Nasreddine Nabi has sent a message to the club fans and chairman after leading Amakhosi to victory against Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank Cup.

Bafana Bafana legend hails Nabi after guiding Kaizer Chiefs to Nedbank Cup win

Football

3 months ago

Bafana Bafana legend Doctor Khumalo has showered praises on Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi after leading his former club to Nedbank Cup triumph.

Nedbank Cup: How much Kaizer Chiefs made compared to Orlando Pirates after winning

Football

3 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs didn't only take home the title after defeating Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank Cup final, they also made huge sum of money for winning the competition.

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