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.

2192 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Former Pirates Star weighs in on Mbokazi’s MLS transfer rumours

Football

2 months ago

Malesela breaks down Kaizer Chiefs’ path to beat Sundowns and Pirates to the title

Football

2 months ago

Morena Ramoreboli reveals why Hugo Broos values a striker like Evidence Makgopa

Football

2 months ago

Nuno Santos reveals why he chose to join Mamelodi Sundowns last summer

Football

2 months ago

Cardoso looks ahead of Sundowns clash Against Rulani Mokwena in CAFCL

Football

2 months ago

Kolisi praises match officials and coaches for seamless communication against Ireland

Rugby

3 months ago

Erasmus speaks out on cards shown during Springboks vs Ireland match

Rugby

3 months ago

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus reacts to the yellow and red cards issued during the clash against Ireland, sharing his perspective on the refereeing decisions.

Rassie Erasmus delivers candid assessment of Springboks’ performance against Ireland

Rugby

3 months ago

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus provides a candid assessment of his team’s performance against Ireland, highlighting key takeaways from the clash in Dublin.

Rachel John sparks buzz after jetting to Ireland amid Siya Kolisi romance rumours

Rugby

3 months ago

Rachel John has fueled rumours of a relationship with Siya Kolisi after travelling to Ireland, where the Springboks and their wives have gathered.

Pirates legend names two ideal candidates to replace Hugo Broos at Bafana Bafana

Football

3 months ago

An Orlando Pirates legend has identified two coaches he believes are best suited to replace Hugo Broos as Bafana Bafana head coach when the position becomes vacant.

Doctor Khumalo reveals his top 5 greatest SA footballers of all time

Football

3 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs legend Doctor Khumalo has named his top five greatest South African footballers of all time, sharing his insights on the country’s football legends.

Lupopo coach explains what went wrong against Sundowns in CAF Champions League clash

Football

3 months ago

Saint Eloi Lupopo assistant manager explains the reasons behind his team’s defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns in their latest CAF Champions League clash.

Cardoso explains why Santos, Reisinho aren’t like-for-like replacements for Ribeiro

Football

3 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso explains why new signings Nuno Santos and Miguel Reisinho cannot be viewed as direct replacements for Lucas Ribeiro.

Jose Riveiro speaks out on reported interest from Bafana, Kaizer Chiefs and Sundowns

Football

3 months ago

Former Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has addressed growing speculation linking him with Bafana Bafana, Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns coaching jobs.

Miguel Cardoso: Sundowns’ CAF Champions League ambition isn’t an obsession

Football

3 months ago

Sundowns boss Miguel Cardoso explains why he won’t label their CAF Champions League pursuit as an obsession, despite the team’s strong drive for continental success.

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