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.

1467 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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How much Akani Simbine made after defeating African champion Ferdinand Omanyala in Botswana

Sports

4 months ago

Cardoso reacts to Duba's comments about Suarez's error in Sundowns loss to Kaizer Chiefs

Football

4 months ago

Nabi opens up on what he told Kaizer Chiefs players at halftime against Sundowns

Football

4 months ago

Du Preez scores 'controversial' winner as Chiefs beat Sundowns, advance to Nedbank final

Football

4 months ago

Pirates march into another Nedbank Cup final after defeating Marumo Gallants

Football

4 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs at risk of losing 5 players for Pirates tie as they face Sundowns in Nedbank Cup

Football

4 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns vs Kaizer Chiefs: Preview, h2h, lineups, time, where to watch

Football

4 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns will lock horns with Kaizer Chiefs in the semi-final of the Nedbank Cup this weekend with the Brazilians being the favourites to win the tie.

Former rugby star complains about massively losing his memory

Rugby

4 months ago

A former professional rugby star, Sébastian Chabal, has lamented losing his memory of the sport in a recent interview, as fans were left heartbroken.

Shauwn Mkhize Reacts to Royal AM Expulsion From Premier Soccer League, Video

Football

4 months ago

Shauwn “MaMkhize” Mkhize has broken her silence concerning the expulsion of her club, Royal AM, from the Premier Soccer League due to her ongoing issues with SARS.

Bafana Bafana's World Cup hopes in doubt after Trump's controversial decision, Mzansi weighs in

Football

4 months ago

Bafana Bafana chances of playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is not in doubt after the latest controversial decision taken by United States president Donald Trump.

PSL's most expensive cars: Royal AM star tops list with R16 Million Rolls Royce Cullinan

Football

4 months ago

Premier Soccer League players are not left behind in terms of driving and cruising round South Africa with expensive cars, with Royal AM star topping the list.

Sundowns star puts Bafana Bafana controversy behind him, shows off R4.5m Mercedes Benz, SA reacts

Football

4 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns star Teboho Mokoena has put the Bafana Bafana controversy behind him as he showed off a R4.5 million Mercedes Benz on social media.

Big Payday: Wydad set to pay Mokwena huge amount of money as compensation

Football

4 months ago

Wydad Athletic Club are reportedly expected to pay former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena a huge amount of money in dollars as compensation.

Rulani Mokwena makes new decision about his future at Wydad amid links with Pirates

Football

4 months ago

Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena has made a new decision about his future at Wydad AC amid links with Orlando Pirates in the summer.

Pirates advance to CAF Champions League semifinals, next opponents confirmed

Football

4 months ago

Orlando Pirates have joined Mamelodi Sundowns as the second team to qualify for the semi-finals of the CAF Champions League after defeating MC Algers.

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