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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La Liga: Why it's Atletico's league to lose and not Real Madrid's or Barca's

Football

8 months ago

Pitso Mosimane: Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach complains about former Chelsea star's fitness

Football

8 months ago

Mothiba names which PSL team he would like to play for amid Kaizer Chiefs links

Football

8 months ago

Nasreddine Nabi states the type of players Kaizer Chiefs need to sign

Football

8 months ago

Report: Nabi rejects offer from North African giants to remain at Kaizer Chiefs

Football

8 months ago

Orlando Pirates told they don't need to sign 2 Kaizer Chiefs transfer targets

Football

8 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs forward opens up on relationship with Pirates' Relehobile Mofokeng

Football

8 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs youngster Naledi Hlongwane has given a full details of his relationship with Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng after Carling Cup tie.

Tau on target as Al Ahly thrash Mayo's Belouizdad to move past Pirates in CAF Champions League

Football

8 months ago

South African international Percy Tau was on target as Al Ahly thrashed CR Belouizdad in the CAF Champions League to move ahead of Orlando Pirates in Group C.

Carling Cup: Jose Riveiro hails Kaizer Chiefs star, Mamelodi Sundowns duo

Football

8 months ago

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has bestowed praises on Mamelodi Sundowns duo and a Kaizer Chiefs star due to their performance in the Carling Cup.

Kaizer Chiefs youngster explains what he will do with R100k cash prize

Football

8 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs forward Naledi Hlongwane has shed lights on what he will do with the R100,000 Man of the Match prize money he won in the Carling Cup final.

Bongani Zungu reacts on facing Sundowns on his debut for AmaZulu in PSL

Football

8 months ago

Bafana Bafana midfielder Bongani Zungu has commented on facing his former club Mamelodi Sundowns on his debut for AmaZulu FC in the Betway Premiership.

Jose Riveiro speaks on coaching Bafana Bafana after Carling Knockout triumph

Football

8 months ago

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has commented on the possibility of coaching Bafana Bafana after leading the PSL All Stars to victory in the Carling Cup.

Kaizer Chiefs told to sign Orlando Pirates star for Nasreddine Nabi after poor start in PSL

Football

8 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs have been told to sign an Orlando Pirates star for Nasreddine Nabi in the next transfer window after their poor start in the Betway Premiership.

PSL manager announces his resignation after losing his last game

Football

8 months ago

A Premier Soccer League manager has decided to quit his role as the coach of his club after losing his last match in charge of the team this weekend.

Carling Cup: 2 Kaizer Chiefs stars impress as PSL All Stars thrash Magesi FC

Football

8 months ago

Two Kaizer Chiefs stars show their footballing talents as Premier Soccer League All Stars thrashed Magesi FC in the Carling Label Cup final on Saturday evening.

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