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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Mamelodi Sundowns suspend coach, launch investigations into improper conduct with ladies

Football

8 months ago

Orlando Pirates announce the death of Mofokeng, send tribute to family, friends

Football

8 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs announce the passing of another club legend, send tribute to family

Football

8 months ago

Carling Knockout Cup: Kaizer Chiefs star hails Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro

Football

8 months ago

PSL: South African midfielder regrets not signing for Kaizer Chiefs

Football

8 months ago

Report: Orlando Pirates close to signing 2 Kaizer Chiefs targets from PSL rivals

Football

8 months ago

Zungu explains why he joined AmaZulu amid links with Kaizer Chiefs after Sundowns exit

Football

8 months ago

Former Mamelodi Sundowns star Bongani Zungu has explained why he decided to join AmaZulu FC amid transfer links with Kaizer Chiefs since leaving the Brazilians.

Why Williams was excluded from CAF's best XI despite winning goalkeeper of the year award

Football

8 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns star Ronwen Williams was excluded from the CAF team of the year despite being named the best goalkeeper in Africa for the 2023-24 season.

Egypt star blasts CAF after losing top award to Ronwen Williams

Football

8 months ago

A Egyptian international has slammed the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) after losing a big award to South African goalkeeper Ronwen Williams.

Bafana Bafana star snubs Kaizer Chiefs, joins another PSL side after Sundowns exit

Football

8 months ago

A South African international has snubbed a transfer to Kaizer Chiefs while returning to the Premier Soccer League months after leaving Mamelodi Sundowns.

CAF 2024 Awards: Why Ronwen Williams was robbed of African Player of the Year award

Football

8 months ago

South African goalkeeper Ronwen Williams was the biggest winner at the CAF 2024 Awards event in Morocco, but lost the Player of the Year prize to Ademola Lookman.

CAF Awards 2024: Ronwen Williams reigns supreme, win two big awards in Morocco

Football

8 months ago

South African international Ronwen Williams has bagged two top prizes at the 2024 CAF Awards after amazing season with Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana.

South African striker scores late as Kaizer Chiefs rescue a point against TS Galaxy

Football

8 months ago

South African striker Ranga Chivaviro scores late as Kaizer Chiefs dropped two points against TS Galaxy in the Betway Premiership at the Mbombela Stadium.

La Liga: Who's to blame for Barcelona's defeat against Madrid-based side Leganes

Football

8 months ago

Spanish La Liga giants Barcelona stumbled to yet another league defeat as they lost 1-0 to Madrid-based club Leganes at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys.

Issue Miguel Cardoso needs to address quickly at Mamelodi Sundowns

Football

8 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns new head coach Miguel Cardoso has began his tenure with a win in the CAF Champions League against Raja Casablanca, but need to solve some issues.

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