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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Mosimane's wife explains what happened between ex Sundowns coach and Esteghlal

Football

6 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns stroll past TS Galaxy to extend their lead in Betway Premiership

Football

6 months ago

Pirates came back from a goal down to beat Cape Town City at Orlando Stadium

Football

6 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs secure deal with South American midfielder amid interest from other clubs

Football

6 months ago

Nabi defends Kaizer Chiefs star over criticism after SuperSport's thrashing in PSL

Football

6 months ago

Cardoso happy Sundowns avoided Pirates in CAFCL, speaks on facing Esperance

Football

6 months ago

CAFCL draw: Bafana star returns to SA as Sundowns, Pirates learn quarterfinal opponents

Football

6 months ago

The two Premier Soccer League sides, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns, in the CAF Champions League have learned their quarter-final opponents.

Sundowns' 10 men stage comeback against Gallants, go 12 points clear of Pirates

Football

6 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns continue their impressive run in the Betway Premiership as they came back from a goal down to defeat Marumo Gallants on Wednesday evening.

Nasreddine Nabi suffers 2 big blows ahead of Kaizer Chiefs' clash with Mamelodi Sundowns

Football

6 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has suffered a huge blow ahead of the Glamour Boys' clash against Mamelodi Sundowns in the Betway Premiership.

Siya Kolisi celebrates Scarra's 34th birthday in style, shares lovely funny old pictures

Rugby

6 months ago

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi has celebrated Siyabonga 'Scarra' Ntubeni on his 34th birthday while shared lovely funny and old pics of both them on social media.

Nabi laments after Kaizer Chiefs’ defeat, explains why Amakhosi were thrashed by SuperSport

Football

6 months ago

Nasreddine Nabi has explained why Kaizer Chiefs were thrashed by Gavin Hunt's SuperSport United's side in the Betway Premiership on Tuesday evening.

Orlando Pirates star breaks silence over drunk allegations ahead of Golden Arrows clash

Football

6 months ago

An Orlando Pirates star has come out to clarify the allegations of arriving training drunk ahead of their clash against Lamontville Golden Arrows in the PSL.

Pirates given 48 hours to clarify Saleng's situation or risk exposure, SA reacts

Football

6 months ago

Orlando Pirates have been given a 48-hour deadline to clarify the situation surrounding Monnapule Saleng or risk being exposed to the public on the issue.

Nasreddine Nabi hails former SuperSport star after leaving Kaizer Chiefs

Football

6 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi has hailed a former SuperSport United star following his move from the Premier Soccer League giants to another club in Africa.

Rachel Kolisi 'reacts' after former Proteas star JP Duminy confirms divorce from wife Sue

Sports

6 months ago

Siya Kolisi's former wife, Rachel Smith, has dropped a reaction after former Proteas star JP Duminy and his wife Sue announced their divorce on Monday.

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