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.

1191 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Sundowns suffer late heartbreak against Pyramids FC in CAF Champions League...

Football

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Fiston Mayele: Pirates target confirms talks with Nasreddine Nabi amid links...

Football

22 days ago

CAFCL final: Mamelodi Sundowns vs Pyramids FC– Preview, h2h, lineups, time,...

Football

22 days ago

Kolbe flaunts R2m Land Rover as he chills with Faf De Klerk, Fast and Furious...

Rugby

23 days ago

Rulani Mokwena shares heartfelt farewell message to Wydad amid links with...

Football

23 days ago

Kaizer Chiefs trio included as Broos announces Bafana Bafana squad for June...

Football

24 days ago

Ntandoyenkosi Nkosi: Kaizer Chiefs lose South African player to PSL rivals

Football

24 days ago

Kaizer Chiefs have lost one of their key players to a Premier Soccer League rivals and have been blamed for making the mistake of letting him leave this summer.

Dricus Du Plessis claps back after Khamzat Chimaev trolls his team with donut emoji post

Sports

24 days ago

UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis has fired back at Khamzat Chimaev’s social media jab ahead of their UFC 319 clash on August 16, 2025.

Themba Zwane snubs Bafana Bafana stars while naming his Player of the Season

Football

25 days ago

Mamelodi Sundowns captain Themba Zwane overlooks Bafana Bafana stars as he named his Player of the Season for the 2024-25 Betway Premiership campaign.

Stellenbosch FC name Bafana Bafana star player of the season amid Kaizer Chiefs links

Football

25 days ago

Stellenbosch FC have named a Bafana Bafana star as their Player of the Season, amid growing transfer speculation linking him with a move to Kaizer Chiefs.

Rulani Mokwena breaks silence after Wydad exit amid links with Orlando Pirates return

Football

25 days ago

Ex-Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena has spoken out about his recent departure from Wydad AC amid speculation linking him with a return to Orlando Pirates.

Orlando Pirates set new PSL record with win over SuperSport in Betway Premiership

Football

25 days ago

Orlando Pirates have set a new Premier Soccer League record as they defeat SuperSport United to earn their first win since Jose Riveiro's departure.

Nasreddine Nabi begs Kaizer Chiefs fans ahead of final home game in Betway Premiership

Football

26 days ago

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has made a heartfelt appeal to fans to show up in numbers for the club’s final home game of the Betway Premiership season.

Rayno Nel: South African Rugby Player Wins 2025 World’s Strongest Man

Rugby

26 days ago

A South African rugby player made history by winning the 2025 World’s Strongest Man competition, becoming the first African to claim the prestigious title.

Pitso Mosimane: Former Sundowns coach celebrates Amajita’s U20 AFCON triumph

Football

27 days ago

Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane has praised South Africa’s U20 team, Amajita, after their historic victory at the 2025 AFCON U20 tournament in Egypt.

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