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.

1497 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Riveiro hails Bafana Bafana star after Pirates' win over SuperSport United

Football

5 months ago

Nabi explains why he was disappointed despite Kaizer Chiefs' win over Stellenbosch

Football

5 months ago

Barker furious over referee's decision regarding Kaizer Chiefs' late controversial goal

Football

5 months ago

Stellenbosch react to referee's decision over Kaizer Chiefs' late controversial goal

Football

5 months ago

Late goals from Kaizer Chiefs seal Nedbank semi final spot for Nasreddine Nabi's side

Football

5 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs loanee misses penalty as Pirates cruise into Nedbank Cup semi final

Football

5 months ago

Pirates star ruled out of SuperSport tie as Mofokeng, Mbatha risk missing Sundowns clash

Football

5 months ago

Orlando Pirates are set to miss one of their key players against SuperSport United in the Nedbank Cup with Mofokeng and Mbatha risk missing Sundowns tie in PSL.

Late Joost van Der Westhuizen’s daughter marks 19th birthday, SA celebrates her

Rugby

6 months ago

Late Springboks legend Joost van der Westhuizen would be proud in heaven as his daughter, Kylie, clocked 19 on Friday with Amor Vittone celebrating her online.

Kaizer Chiefs set to hijack Sundowns, Pirates moves for PSL star this summer

Football

6 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly close to hijacking Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates moves for a Premier Soccer League star in the summer transfer window.

South African defender signs deal with Kaizer Chiefs, joins Nasreddine Nabi's squad

Football

6 months ago

A South African defender has signed a lucrative contract with Kaizer Chiefs and he's set to join Nasreddine Nabi's first team squad for remainder of the season.

Mngqithi reacts after ending Mamelodi Sundowns' good run in Betway Premiership

Football

6 months ago

Lamontville Golden Arrows new head coach Manqoba Mngqithi has commented on stopping Mamelodi Sundowns' amazing run of wins in the Betway Premiership.

Mngqithi stops Cardoso's run as Sundowns drop points against Arrows in PSL

Football

6 months ago

Golden Arrows head coach Manqoba Mngqithi has got one over his former team Mamelodi Sundowns as he stopped their run of wins in the Premier Soccer League.

How Pirates can catch up with Sundowns despite 18-point gap after losing to Marumo Gallants

Football

6 months ago

Orlando Pirates are facing a big task of dethroning Mamelodi Sundowns as the South African league champions after stumbling to a defeat against Marumo Gallants.

Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth troll each other on social media after training, SA joins them

Rugby

6 months ago

Springboks superstars Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth troll themselves on social media as they both returned to training with their club side Sharks.

Nasreddine Nabi explains why Kaizer Chiefs struggled in hard fought win over Magesi

Football

6 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has explained why the Soweto giants struggled in their difficult win over Magesi FC in the Betway Premiership on Tuesday.

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