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.

2177 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Sundowns’ CAF Champions League Round of 16 hopes dented after loss to Al Hilal

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19 days ago

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Why Kaizer Chiefs are a serious threat to Pirates and Sundowns in the PSL title race

Football

19 days ago

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Bafana Bafana star Pirates need back at his best this season

Football

19 days ago

Injury crisis deepens as Springboks lose key player for extended period

Rugby

19 days ago

Springboks star hits back after fans criticise him on social media

Rugby

19 days ago

Promising South African footballer passes away unexpectedly in Cape Town

Football

19 days ago

Kaizer Chiefs complete double over ZESCO United in CAF Confederation Cup

Football

19 days ago

Kaizer Chiefs secured consecutive victories over ZESCO United to strengthen their chances of qualifying for the knockout stage in the CAF Confederation Cup.

Cardoso fumes after Mamelodi Sundowns’ flat performance against Al Hilal

Football

19 days ago

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso expressed his frustration after his side’s poor performance against Al Hilal in the CAF Champions League.

Orlando Pirates win, but Ouaddou reveals what left him unhappy

Football

19 days ago

Orlando Pirates secured a win over Magesi FC in the Betway Premiership, but coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has explained why he was left unhappy despite the positive result.

Pirates shake up standings as Magesi FC win sends them above Chiefs

Football

20 days ago

Orlando Pirates climbed above Kaizer Chiefs in the league standings after securing an important victory over Magesi FC in the Betway Premiership this weekend.

South African striker secures European move after leaving PSL club

Football

21 days ago

Simon van Duivenbooden has left his Premier Soccer League club to join a European side, marking a major step in the South African striker’s career.

Ex-Pirates star tips Kaizer Chiefs to upset Sundowns and Bucs in PSL title race

Football

21 days ago

A former Orlando Pirates star has explained why Kaizer Chiefs could win the Betway Premiership title ahead of Mamelodi Sundowns and the Buccaneers.

CAFCL: Sundowns suffer narrow defeat against Al Hilal in Kigali

Football

21 days ago

Premier Soccer League giants Mamelodi Sundowns have suffered another setback in the CAF Champions League as they stubled to a defeat against Al Hilal.

Cedric Kaze breaks down Kaizer Chiefs’ low-key January transfer window

Football

21 days ago

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has explained why the Premier Soccer League giants have had a quiet January transfer window, sharing the club's stance.

Kaizer Chiefs youngster departs on transfer deadline day

Football

21 days ago

Premier Soccer League giants Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed the departure of young South African player Bontle Molefe on transfer deadline day this January.

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