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.

1501 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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

Football

6 months ago

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

Football

6 months ago

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

Football

6 months ago

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

Football

6 months ago

3 Kaizer Chiefs stars who can cause problems for Sundowns this weekend in PSL

Football

6 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns vs Kaizer Chiefs: Preview, h2h, lineups, time, where to watch

Football

6 months ago

Siya Kolisi joins Rachel to celebrate his younger brother's birthday, SA hails him

Rugby

6 months ago

South African rugby star Siya Kolisi has joined his former wife Rachel in celebrating his little brother, Liyema Kolisi on his birthday on Friday.

Moment Rugby legends Rassie Erasmus, Siya Kolisi surprised students who forgot to clean up, Video

Rugby

6 months ago

South African rugby star Siya Kolisi and Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus paid a surprise visit to students res at the North-West University (NWU).

Rachel Kolisi reacts as Eben Etzebeth and wife take R5.5m Mercedes Benz for a spin

Rugby

6 months ago

Siya Kolisi's ex-wife, Rachel Kolisi joined others to share their thoughts after Eben Etzebeth and his wife, Anlia, take a expensive Mercedes Benz for a spin.

Siya Kolisi goes spiritual, posts cryptic message after Rachel stylishly aims dig at him

Rugby

6 months ago

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi goes spiritual as he shared a cryptic message on social media a few days after Rachel stylishly threw a subtle dig at him.

Late Joost Van Der Westhuizen’s wife ecstatic as son takes her out for dinner, SA hails him

Rugby

6 months ago

The wife of late Joost Van Der Westhuizen, Amor Vittone, has shown her appreciation on social media after her son, Jordan, took her out for dinner.

SAFA appoint ex Kaizer Chiefs coach as Bafana Bafana CHAN new manager ahead of Egypt clash

Football

6 months ago

The South African Football Association (SAFA) have named a former Kaizer Chiefs manager as the new coach of CHAN Bafana Bafana ahead of Egypt clash.

Mamelodi Sundowns go 15 points clear of Pirates ahead of Kaizer Chiefs clash

Football

6 months ago

Mamelodi Sundown go 15 points clear of Orlando Pirates on the Betway Premiership table after defeating Sekhukhune United ahead of Kaizer Chiefs clash this weekend.

Steven Kitshoff's wife posts heartfelt message amid Springboks star's retirement, SA celebrates him

Rugby

6 months ago

Steven Kitshoff’s wife, Aimee, posted an emotional message after her husband announced his retirement from rugby amid suffering a career-ending injury.

Siya Kolisi visits his high school, gives back to community that shaped him

Rugby

6 months ago

South Africa rugby national team captain Siya Kolisi visited the high school he graduated from years ago while also giving back to the community that shaped him.

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