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.

1443 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Dricus du Plessis steps up training ahead of Chimaev's bout, sends warning to opponent

Sports

3 months ago

Former FIFA referee explains how Kaizer Chiefs were robbed against Marumo Gallants

Football

3 months ago

Lucas Radebe: Kaizer Chiefs legend shares heartwarming dance moment with daughter

Football

3 months ago

Rachel Kolisi reacts as Handre Pollard's wife announces pregnancy, unveils baby's gender

Rugby

3 months ago

Soweto Derby blow: 5 Key Kaizer Chiefs players ruled out of crucial Pirates showdown

Football

3 months ago

Rachel Kolisi flaunts her R1.9m car as Siya’s sister celebrates matric dance

Rugby

3 months ago

Soweto Derby: Why Kaizer Chiefs need to focus more on Nedbank Cup final with Pirates

Football

4 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates will face themselves in back to back games both in the Betway Premiership and the Nedbank Cup final in the space of two weekends.

Soweto Derby: What Kaizer Chiefs need to do to get a win against Orlando Pirates

Football

4 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs will face Orlando Pirates in their next match in the Betway Premiership; and the Glamour Boys have been told what to do to get a win in the tie.

3 Kaizer Chiefs stars who deserve to start against Orlando Pirates in Soweto derby

Football

4 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs' next match in the Betway Premiership would be against rivals Orlando Pirates in the Soweto derby; Amakhosi need all their best players for the tie.

Top 3 positions Pirates need to bolster in the summer, players they should sign

Football

4 months ago

Orlando Pirates are in dire need of new players after opting to stay silent in the last transfer window, but their are some position they need to strengthen.

South Africa fall to defeat against Egypt in U20 AFCON opener

Football

4 months ago

South Africa began their CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations campaign on a bad note as the suffer a defeat against the host, Egypt, at the Cairo International Stadium.

Barker reacts to VAR controversy as Stellenbosch lose out on CAFCC final spot

Football

4 months ago

Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker has come out to speak about the Video Assistant Referees (VAR) calls in their return leg tie against Simba SC in the CAFCC.

Nasreddine Nabi sends message to Kaizer Chiefs fans, insist Amakhosi are still on track

Football

4 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has sent message to Amakhosi fans after their home loss to Marumo Gallants in the Betway Premiership this weekend.

Bafana star opens up on Dream move after leaving PSL side amid Kaizer Chiefs' interest

Football

4 months ago

A South African international has opened up on his dream move after leaving his current club in the Premier Soccer League with Kaizer Chiefs showing interest in him.

How much Simbine earned after beating Tebogo, Omanyala at Xiamen Diamond League

Sports

4 months ago

South African sprinter Akani Simbine earned a significant amount of money after defeating Letsile Tebogo and Ferdinand Omanyala at the Xiamen Diamond League.

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