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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FIFA WCQ: Victor Osimhen shines as Nigeria defeat Rwanda in Kigali

Football

5 months ago

South Africa vs Lesotho: Hugo Broos announces Bafana Bafana starting lineup for WCQ

Football

5 months ago

SuperSport Utd appoint Ex Sundowns star as temporary replacement for Gavin Hunt

Football

5 months ago

Rachel Kolisi talks about Siya Kolisi, explains why they partnered on same course

Rugby

5 months ago

Etzebeth's wife Anlia reacts as Rachel Kolisi opens up on her journey after divorce

Rugby

5 months ago

Ex Sundowns star explains why he rejected huge money from Kaizer Chiefs for PSL giants

Football

5 months ago

Nasreddine Nabi remains the perfect manager for Kaizer Chiefs despite poor start

Football

5 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has been under pressure of keeping his job at the Naturena after the Glamour Boys recent defeat in the Betway Premiership.

Kaizer Chiefs: Why sacking Nasreddine Nabi is not the solution to Amakhosi's problems

Football

5 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs club management and their fans have been told why sacking their head coach Nasreddine Nabi wouldn't be the solution to their problems this season.

South Africa vs Lesotho: Preview, h2h, lineups, time, where to watch

Football

5 months ago

The Bafana Bafana South Africa are set to host the Crocodiles of Lesotho in their next 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in Polokwane City this weekend.

Reason emerges as Hugo Broos replaces Sundowns star with Kaizer Chiefs target for WCQ

Football

5 months ago

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has replaced a Mamelodi Sundowns star with a Kaizer Chiefs transfer target ahead of their forthcoming World Cup qualifiers.

Siya and Rachel Kolisi 'react' as Cheslin Kolbe celebrates wife Layla on her birthday

Rugby

5 months ago

Siya Kolisi and his estranged wife Rachel Kolisi have both dropped reactions after Cheslin Kolbe celebrated his wife, Layla, on her birthday on Sunday.

Mohamed Salah's recent poor performance ended his Ballon d'Or chances

Football

5 months ago

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has saw his chances to win the Ballon d'or reduced after his back to back poor performance for his club in the UCL and Carabao cup.

PSL: What Pirates' win against Sundowns means to Betway Premiership title race

Football

5 months ago

Orlando Pirates got a deserving win over Mamelodi Sundowns in the Betway Premiership as the race to which team will win the league opened up this weekend.

Kaizer Chiefs player called up for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers

Football

5 months ago

A Kaizer Chiefs player has received a call-up from his country's national team coach for the next 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers during the international break.

Mngqithi reflects on 'better' life at Golden Arrows since leaving Sundowns

Football

5 months ago

Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi has reflected on life at Lamontville Golden Arrows since returning to the club after being sacked by the Brazilians.

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