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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Hugo Broos gives honest opinion about Lucas Ribeiro playing for Bafana Bafana

Football

5 months ago

Former Kaizer Chiefs star states what Thabo Cele is still struggling with in PSL

Football

5 months ago

PSL: Nasreddine Nabi reacts after Kaizer Chiefs' defeat against Richards Bay

Football

5 months ago

Ex Sundowns star identifies four positions Pirates need to reinforce in the summer

Football

5 months ago

Miguel Cardoso predicts PSL title race after Sundowns' defeat against Pirates

Football

5 months ago

Riveiro states the only mistake Orlando Pirates made against Mamelodi Sundowns

Football

5 months ago

Miguel Cardoso explains why Mamelodi Sundowns lost to Orlando Pirates in PSL

Football

5 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has explained why the Brazilians lost against Orlando Pirates in their Betway Premiership clash this weekend.

Jose Riveiro hails Orlando Pirates stars after Bucs' win over Mamelodi Sundowns

Football

5 months ago

Spanish tactician Jose Riveiro has praised Orlando Pirates players after their 2-1 win over Mamelodi Sundowns in the Premier Soccer League this weekend.

Mokwena sends daring 'sack' message to Wydad board after four consecutive draws

Football

5 months ago

Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena has sent a daring message to Wydad Athletic Club board after he led the club to a disappointing four successive draws.

Cheslin Kolbe posts heartfelt message to celebrates his wife on her birthday, SA hails her

Rugby

5 months ago

Springboks star Cheslin Kolbe shared a heartfelt message on his official social media accounts to celebrate his wife Layla Kolbe on her birthday.

Richards Bay put more misery on Nasreddine Nabi's Kaizer Chiefs in PSL

Football

5 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs suffered yet another defeat in the Betway Premiership this season as they lost to Richards Bay at the King Zwelithini Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Late Joost van der Westhuizen’s wife marks 53rd birthday, SA celebrates her

Rugby

5 months ago

The wife of late Springboks star Joost van der Westhuizen, Amor Vittone, has marked her 53rd birthday in style with South Africans celebrating her on social media.

PSL: Why Pirates must win at all costs against Mamelodi Sundowns this weekend

Football

5 months ago

Orlando Pirates will battle Mamelodi Sundowns for all three points in the Betway Premiership when they lock horns at the FNB Stadium this Sunday afternoon.

Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns: Preview, h2h, lineups, time, where to watch

Football

5 months ago

Orlando Pirates are set to welcome Mamelodi Sundowns to Soweto for the second-leg of their Betway Premiership fixture this weekend at the FNB Stadium.

Barker hails McCarthy after naming Stellenbosch star in Kenya's squad for WCQ

Football

5 months ago

Stellenbosch FC coach, Steve Barker, has hailed Benni McCarthy after naming a former Mamelodi Sundowns star in his Kenya's squad for World Cup qualifiers.

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