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.

734 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Rachel Kolisi questions her existence amid divorce from Siya Kolisi, SA sympathi...

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"Don't say you can't," Siya Kolisi’s encouraging words help his daughter ride a...

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Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana legend shows off his expensive Jeep wrangler

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Kaizer Chiefs' R6 million offer for top midfielder rejected, told to pay R40 mil...

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Former Kenya star explains why McCarthy will fail if appointed Harambee stars co...

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Orlando Pirates place huge transfer fee on Bafana Bafana forward

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Kaizer Chiefs favourites to sign Bafana Bafana midfielder ahead of Orlando Pirates

Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly in front running to sign a South African midfielder ahead of their neighbours, Orlando Pirayes, from Premier Soccer League rivals.

Dricus du Plessis proposes to girlfriend at his 31st birthday celebration party

UFC middleweight champion, Dricus du Plessis took the bold step by turning his birthday celebration party to an engagement party while proposing to his girlfriend.

Al Ahly coach aims subtle dig at Percy Tau after his move to Qatar

Al Ahly SC head coach Marcel Koller has aimed a subtle dig at South African international Percy Tau after leaving the Red Devils for a Qatar club.

Stellenbosch set to sign former Kaizer Chiefs star as Jayden Adams' replacement

Stellenbosch FC are reportedly closing in on the signing of a former Kaizer Chiefs player as a replacement for Jayden Adams who's set to join Mamelodi Sundowns.

Siya Kolisi flaunts R2.4 million Mercedes Benz GLS, takes his kids on a ride

Springboks captain, Siya Kolisi, was spotted showing off his R2.4 Million Mercedes Benz GLS on social media as he took his children on a ride in his expensive car.

Rachel Kolisi 'observes' as Eben Etzebeth and wife share lovely couple moment on the beach

Siya Kolisi's estranged wife, Rachel Kolisi, reacted to a lovely couple moment between Springboks' Eben Etzebeth and his wife, Anlia Etzebeth, on the beach.

South African rugby legend murdered in Free State on his smallholding

South African rugby legend and retired magistrate, Pier Bester, was murdered at his smallholding near Bloemfontein over the weekend; he died at the age of 63.

New car? Eben Etzebeth flaunts R2.5m Mercedes Benz while on holiday with wife, Anlia

South African rugby star Eben Etzebeth has showed off his expensive Mercedes Benz car said to be worth close to R2.5 million, while on holiday with his wife, Anlia.

Why Madrid need to bring in Zidane as Ancelotti's replacement after heavy defeat against Barca

Real Madrid failed to retain the Spanish Super Cup after losing heavily against local rivals Barcelona at the King Abdullah Sports City on Sunday evening.

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