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.

1504 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Transfer: Alexander-Arnold made right decision of wanting to dump Liverpool for Real Madrid

Football

8 months ago

Favourite team to win Betway Premiership this season between Sundowns, Pirates

Football

8 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns made right decision to replace Manqoba Mngqithi with Miguel Cardoso

Football

8 months ago

PSL: 3 things Pirates must do to dethrone Sundowns in Betway Premiership this season

Football

8 months ago

Miguel Cardoso explains why Sundowns win against Richards Bay was difficult

Football

8 months ago

Sundowns continue impressive run under Cardoso as they beat Richards Bay in PSL

Football

8 months ago

PSL: Kanu names position AmaZulu are lacking after losing to Mamelodi Sundowns

Football

8 months ago

South African tactician Vusumuzi 'Kanu' Vilakazi has named the position AmaZulu need to add more quality after their 1-0 loss to Mamelodi Sundowns in the PSL.

Former Bafana Bafana star not giving up on wish to see son play for Kaizer Chiefs

Football

8 months ago

A former South African international has claimed that he's not giving up on his wish for his son to play for Premier Soccer League giants Kaizer Chiefs.

Siya Kolisi missing as Rachel post family picture to celebrate Christmas

Rugby

8 months ago

Siya Kolisi's estranged wife Rachel Smith shared a beautiful family picture to celebrate the Christmas celebration with the Springboks captain missing in the photo.

'Let's make 2025 great!' Pitso Mosimane poses with family in beautiful Christmas message

Football

8 months ago

Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane was spotted with family as he shared a beautiful message to his fans on his several social media pages.

PSL side appoint former Mamelodi Sundowns star as their new head coach

Football

8 months ago

A Premier Soccer League side have appointed a former Mamelodi Sundowns player as their new head coach after parting ways with South African tactician Clinton Larsen.

Cardoso explains why he's not happy despite Sundowns' win against AmaZulu

Football

8 months ago

Portuguese manager Miguel Cardoso has stated why he's not happy despite Mamelodi Sundowns victory over AmaZulu FC in the Betway Premiership on Tuesday afternoon.

PSL: 10-man Sundowns steal late victory against AmaZulu in Durban

Football

8 months ago

South African international Iqraam Rayners was the star man once again for Mamelodi Sundowns as the Brazilians snatched a late win against AmaZulu FC in Durban.

PSL: Iqraam Rayners, two other best players in Betway Premiership so far this season

Football

8 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns star Iqraam Rayners alongside two other players have been named the best players in the Premier Soccer League so far this season.

Jose Riveiro told why Pirates need to focus more on Betway Premiership this season

Football

8 months ago

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has been told why the Premier Soccer League giants need to focus more on winning the Betway Premiership this season.

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