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.

1187 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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CAFCL Final: Pyramids vs Sundowns - Preview, h2h, lineups, time, where to watch

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Cheslin Kolbe returns to SA, flaunts two expensive cars worth R3.4m combined

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13 days ago

Inside Mfundo Vilakazi's luxurious new car: Kaizer Chiefs star levels up in...

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15 days ago

Pirates legend urges Kaizer Chiefs to sack Nasreddine Nabi despite winning...

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15 days ago

Hugo Broos confirms why Kaizer Chiefs players were left out of Bafana Bafana...

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15 days ago

Jose Riveiro: Spanish tactician joins new club days after leaving Orlando...

Football

16 days ago

Kaizer Chiefs stars left out as Hugo Broos announces final Bafana Bafana squad

Football

16 days ago

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has announced his final 23-man squad for South Africa's upcoming friendly games with Kaizer Chiefs stars left out.

Mandla Ncikazi on Pirates’ historic season and the Ball boy who made it to Bafana Bafana

Football

16 days ago

Orlando Pirates interim manager Mandla Ncikazi has reflected on the Buccaneers record-breaking season and also the ballboy who was transformed into Bafana star.

Sipho Mbule: Mamelodi Sundowns face tough decision on Bafana Bafana star's future

Football

17 days ago

Mamelodi Sundowns are facing a tough decision over Bafana Bafana star Sipho Mbule's future at the club after returning from his loan move to Sekhukhune United.

Kaizer Chiefs urged not to sign Bafana Bafana star who's also Orlando Pirates target

Football

17 days ago

Kaizer Chiefs have been warned against signing a Bafana Bafana star who is also wanted by Orlando Pirates from their Premier Soccer League rivals this summer.

Eben Etzebeth alongside pregnant wife and daughter spend quality time on the beach

Rugby

18 days ago

Springboks star Eben Etzebeth was spotted alongside his pregnant wife, Anlia Etzebeth, and daughter, Elizabedi, spending quality time together on the beach.

CAFCL Final: Why it would be difficult for Mamelodi Sundowns to beat Pyramids in Egypt

Football

19 days ago

Mamelodi Sundowns face a tough task in the CAF Champions League final when when they travel to Egypt to face Pyramids FC for the second leg this weekend.

3 Sundowns stars who deserve to start against Pyramids FC in CAFCL final second leg

Football

20 days ago

Mamelodi Sundowns have been urged to use all their best players when they face Pyramids FC in the second leg of the CAF Champions League final next weekend.

Kaizer Chiefs legend explains why Amakhosi failed this season despite winning Nedbank Cup

Football

20 days ago

Kaizer Chiefs legend Neil Tovey has opened up on the reason Amakhosi still failed this season despite ending their trophy drought by winning the Nedbank Cup.

Kaizer Chiefs legend explains why Sundowns drew against Pyramids in CAFCL final

Football

20 days ago

Kaizer Chiefs legend Doctor Khumalo has explained why Mamelodi Sundowns stumble to a draw against Pyramids in the CAF Champions League, names the player they needed.

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