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.

1412 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Fawaaz Basadien reacts to Mamelodi Sundowns move amid Kaizer Chiefs interest

Football

23 days ago

New era begins as Nabi unveils Kaizer Chiefs captain for 2025/26 season

Football

23 days ago

Football chief jailed for 12 years by ICC in landmark ruling: 'ICC going after blacks'

Football

23 days ago

Banyana Banyana’s Gabriela Salgado speaks out after devastating WAFCON injury

Football

24 days ago

Desiree Ellis addresses future as Banyana Banyana coach after WAFCON exit

Football

24 days ago

Why Kaizer Chiefs lost to Asante Kotoko in Toyota Cup – Coach Nasreddine Nabi explains

Football

24 days ago

Mamelodi Sundowns sign Bafana Bafana star from PSL Rivals amid Kaizer Chiefs interest

Football

24 days ago

Mamelodi Sundowns have officially signed Bafana Bafana defender Fawaaz Basadien from their Premier Soccer League rivals, Stellenbosch FC, ahead of next season.

Banyana Banyana’s 2024 WAFCON prize money: How much they earned for 4th-place finish

Football

24 days ago

Discover how much prize money Banyana Banyana earned after finishing in fourth place at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.

Video: Siya Kolisi turns heads with R1.6 million luxury ride: 'When leadership is in your DNA'

Rugby

25 days ago

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi shows off a new luxury car reportedly worth R1.6 million on Instagram, giving fans a glimpse into his high-end lifestyle.

Iconic WWE superstar passes away at 71 after cardiac arrest, SA reacts

Sports

26 days ago

WWE legend Hulk Hogan has died at age 71 after suffering a cardiac arrest in Florida. Fans and the wrestling world mourn the loss of the iconic superstar.

Kgatlana explains why she’s missing from Banyana Banyana’s WAFCON 2024: 'No deeper story'

Football

26 days ago

Thembi Kgatlana opens up on her absence from Banyana Banyana’s squad for the 2024 WAFCON, addressing speculation and setting the record straight.

French Media Giant acquires MultiChoice for R55bn, takes full control of DStv, GOtv

Football

26 days ago

French media giant completes R55 billion acquisition of MultiChoice, taking full control of DStv in a landmark deal set to reshape Africa’s broadcasting landscape.

Bafana Bafana hopeful dumps PSL club for a move to England ahead of next season

Football

27 days ago

A Bafana Bafana hopeful has left his Premier Soccer League club and completed a summer move to an English side ahead of forthcoming 2025-26 season.

Springbok star Jesse Kriel joins training session with Kaizer Chiefs legend 'Shabba'

Rugby

27 days ago

Springbok star Jesse Kriel was spotted training with Kaizer Chiefs legend Siphiwe 'Shabba' Tshabalala, creating a buzz across both rugby and football circles.

PSL side hands coach and technical team with luxury cars worth R943k

Football

28 days ago

A Premier Soccer League club have surprised their head coach and technical team with luxury vehicles worth R943,000 ahead of the 2025-26 Betway Premiership season.

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