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.

962 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

Author's articles

Jose Riveiro breaks silence after deciding to leave Orlando Pirates in the summe...

11 days ago

Bafana Bafana move up on latest FIFA rankings after back to back wins in WCQ

12 days ago

Nabi reportedly interested in signing PSL star worth R10m to bolster Kaizer Chie...

12 days ago

Ugly scene erupts among Sundowns, Esperance fans in CAF champions league, video

13 days ago

Pirates secure crucial away win against MC Alger in CAF Champions League quarter...

13 days ago

Sundowns secure vital first leg win over ES Tunis in CAF Champions League quarte...

13 days ago

Ex-Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi flaunts his R1.75 million wristwatch, SA reacts

Former Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Manqoba Mngqithi showed off his R1.75 million worth wristwatch in a recent picture that went viral on social media.

Sundowns suffer huge blow ahead of their tie against ES Tunis in CAF Champions League

Mamelodi Sundowns have suffered a huge blow ahead of their CAF Champions League quarter-final clash with Esperance Sportive de Tunis later today.

MC Alger vs Orlando Pirates: Preview, h2h, lineups, time, where to watch

Orlando Pirates are set to lock horns with Algerian giants, MC Alger. in the first leg of the CAF Champions League quarter-final clash on Tuesday.

2025 U17 AFCON: Witbooi scores as South Africa staged comeback win against Egypt

South African wonderkid Emile Witbooi as Amajimbos began their 2025 U17 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) account with a win over Egypt in Group B in Morocco.

Bafana Bafana hopeful Makhanya stands strong while marking Messi, SA hails him, Video

Bafana Bafana hopeful Olwethu Makhanya stood strong while marking former Barcelona star Lionel Messi during Philadelphia Union's clash with Inter Miami.

Former PSL star gives details of 9-month jail ordeal after being accused of sexual assault

A former Premier Soccer League star has come out to narrate his nine months jail ordeal after being accused of sexual assault which hindered his career.

Mngqithi explains how he outsmarted Nabi's Kaizer Chiefs in Golden Arrows' win

Lamontville Golden Arrows head coach Manqoba Mngqithi has explained how he outsmarted Nasreddine Nabi's Kaizer Chiefs in their clash in the Betway Premiership.

Nabi hails Yusuf Maart despite missing penalty in Kaizer Chiefs' loss to Golden Arrows

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has showered praises on club captain Yusuf Maart despite missing a penalty during their 2-1 loss to Golden Arrows.

Why PSL clubs would find it hard to compete with Sundowns next season after recent update

Mamelodi Sundowns have been tipped as the team to beat next season for other Premier Soccer League clubs after recent update ahead of next campaign.

Raphael Abiola

Raphael Abiola

Author's articles

Latest

Trending

Top stories