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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Benni McCarthy: What Mosimane, Mourinho, Rashford, Ten Hag said about new Kenya coach

Football

6 months ago

Bafana Bafana star dumps PSL giants, joins a new club abroad

Football

6 months ago

Manqoba Mngqithi returns to former club as head coach, targets revenge on PSL giants

Football

6 months ago

Nasreddine Nabi issues update on Tashreeq Morris' injury ahead of Magesi clash

Football

6 months ago

Nasreddine Nabi hails Kaizer Chiefs star after his performance against Sundowns

Football

6 months ago

Nabi responds after being asked if Ribeiro should be named best player in PSL

Football

6 months ago

Nabi explains why he stayed at Kaizer Chiefs despite receiving big money offers

Football

6 months ago

Nasreddine Nabi has opened up on the reason behind his decision stay at Kaizer Chiefs despite receiving bigger money offers from different clubs outside PSL.

Cardoso exposes how Nabi played into his hands, states Kaizer Chiefs' weakness

Football

6 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has explained how Nasreddine Nabi's Kaizer Chiefs played into his hand and their weakness which they exploited.

Sundowns sign Bafana Bafana star amid several links with Kaizer Chiefs, Wydad AC

Football

6 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns have signed South African international on a free transfer amid links with Kaizer Chiefs and Wydad Athletic Club since last summer.

Nasreddine Nabi states what he desires from Sundowns team after Kaizer Chiefs' loss

Football

6 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has stated what he desires from Mamelodi Sundowns team after the Glamour Boys' third defeat against them this weekend.

Cardoso explains why Bafana Bafana star was substituted against Kaizer Chiefs

Football

6 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has explained why he substituted Bafana Bafana star Khuliso Mudau during their win against Kaizer Chiefs.

Nabi explains why Kaizer Chiefs lost to Sundowns, speaks on PSL table position

Football

6 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has explained why his team lost to Mamelodi Sundowns in the Betway Premiership while also reflecting on their position.

Pirates' Betway Premiership title hopes dented after losing to Marumo Gallants

Football

6 months ago

Orlando Pirates' hope of dethroning Mamelodi Sundowns as the new Betway Premiership champions have been dented by newly-promoted side Marumo Gallants.

Sundowns earn narrow win over Kaizer Chiefs to put more pressure on Pirates

Football

6 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns make it three wins over Kaizer Chiefs this season as they earned a narrow with over the Glamour Boys in the Betway Premiership this weekend.

Sundowns vs Kaizer Chiefs: Nabi’s plan that might work against Cardoso’s side

Football

6 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns are expected to beat Kaizer Chiefs in their Betway Premiership fixture this weekend, but Nasreddine Nabi's side have been told what to do.

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