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.

1469 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Botswana FA apologise to former Kaizer Chiefs star over captaincy controversy

Football

5 months ago

'Nigeria players will want me to beat Bafana Bafana' -Benin coach says ahead of WCQ

Football

5 months ago

Football agent confirms Kaizer Chiefs' interest in Bafana Bafana star

Football

5 months ago

Hugo Broos explains how Nigeria can help Bafana Bafana in World Cup qualifier

Football

5 months ago

Coach Mdaka not satisfied about Amajita’s performance despite thrashing Botswana 6-0

Football

5 months ago

Benni McCarthy explains why Kenya lost to Gabon on first home game in WCQ

Football

5 months ago

Mngqithi aims subtle dig at Orlando Pirates over their title race with Mamelodi Sundowns

Football

5 months ago

Former Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Manqoba Mngqithi has aimed a stylish dig at Orlando Pirates over their ongoing title race with the Brazilians in the PSL.

Mngqithi blasts people who criticise his playing style at Mamelodi Sundowns

Football

5 months ago

South African tactician Manqoba Mngqithi has slammed people who criticise his playing style during his time with Premier Soccer League giants Mamelodi Sundowns.

Mdaka speaks on uncertainty over Club Brugge's decision to release Campbell for U20 AFCON

Football

5 months ago

Amajita head coach Raymond Mdaka has addressed the questions surrounding Club Brugge's decision over allowing Shandre Campbell participate in U-20 AFCON.

Former PSL star explains challenge South African players face in the US MLS

Football

5 months ago

A former Premier Soccer League star has explained the challenges South African players face in the United States of America's Major Soccer League.

Benin coach discloses why he's worried ahead of facing Bafana Bafana in WCQ

Football

5 months ago

The Benin Republic head coach Gernot Rohr has explained why he is worried ahead of the Cheetahs' World Cup qualifying match against Bafana Bafana on Tuesday.

McCarthy scores as Kaizer Chiefs did double over Pirates in DDC Soweto derby

Football

5 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs have completed the season double over Orlando Pirates in the DStv Diski Challenge's Soweto derby with Aiden McCarthy being on the scoresheet.

How much Simbine made after finishing third in 60m race at World Athletics Indoor Championships

Sports

5 months ago

South African athlete Akani Simbine earned a significant amount of money after finishing third in the 60-metre race at the World Athletics Indoor Championships.

PSL manager tips Rulani Mokwena to be one of the best coaches in the World

Football

5 months ago

A Premier Soccer League manager has tipped former Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena to become one of the best football tacticians in the world.

Hugo Broos names Sundowns star who might miss Benin clash in WCQ, explains why

Football

5 months ago

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has named the Mamelodi Sundowns star who might miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against the Benin Republic.

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