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.

1706 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Hugo Broos discusses Bafana Bafana's World Cup hopes following latest setback

Football

15 days ago

Broos reacts to Mofokeng’s absence as Bafana Bafana held by Zimbabwe

Football

15 days ago

Munetsi shares key factor behind Zimbabwe’s strong display against Bafana Bafana

Football

15 days ago

Broos lauds Orlando Pirates star after impressive performance vs Zimbabwe

Football

15 days ago

Broos explains Mbokazi’s red card as Bafana Bafana held by Zimbabwe

Football

15 days ago

Kaizer Chiefs legend backs Bafana Bafana’s Mbokazi after being sent off against Zimbabwe

Football

16 days ago

Nasreddine Nabi bids emotional farewell to Kaizer Chiefs fans, players, others

Football

16 days ago

Nasreddine Nabi shared a heartfelt message to fans, players, and staff after parting ways with Kaizer Chiefs, expressing pride and gratitude for his time in charge.

Kaizer Chiefs confirm new coach appointment after Nasreddine Nabi departure

Football

16 days ago

Premier Soccer League giants Kaizer Chiefs have officially announced their new head coach following the departure of Nasreddine Nabi on Friday, October 10, 2025.

Kaizer Chiefs officially decide Nabi's future amid Mosimane's speculations

Football

16 days ago

Kaizer Chiefs have made a decision regarding head coach Nasreddine Nabi’s future amid growing speculation linking Pitso Mosimane with the Soweto giants.

Football world mourns death of top manager after long cancer battle

Football

17 days ago

The football community is in mourning following the passing of a highly respected manager Miguel Angel Russo after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Police confirm details after ex-UFC star passes away at 33

Sports

17 days ago

Police share new details surrounding the tragic death of former UFC fighter Suman Mokhtarian, who was shot dead at the age of 33 in Sydney, Australia.

Kaizer Chiefs’ rising stars to face Manchester United in International Tour

Football

18 days ago

Kaizer Chiefs’ DStv Diski Challenge champions are set to face English Premier League giants Manchester United's u21 during the DDC International Tour

SA mourns as Athletics legend dies while vacationing with family in Lesotho

Sports

18 days ago

Former Comrades Marathon winner Cheryl Winn has tragically passed away while on a family holiday in Lesotho, leaving the South African running community in mourning.

Orlando Pirates rising star Mbekezeli Mbokazi turns heads with R1.5m luxury car

Football

19 days ago

Orlando Pirates rising star Mbekezeli Mbokazi has shown off his new R1.5 million luxury car, a symbol of his growing success both on and off the pitch.

Dominant Amajita outclass USA to reach U20 World Cup last 16

Football

21 days ago

South Africa's Amajita secured a place in the Under-20 FIFA World Cup knockout stage after victory over the United States of America in their last group game.

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