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.

2177 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Shock move: Bafana Bafana star snubs PSL teams for European club

Football

22 days ago

Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie praises Kaizer Chiefs star after win over Marumo Gallants

Football

22 days ago

Transfer deadline shock as Orlando Pirates announce unexpected exit

Football

22 days ago

Springboks legend criticises rugby star amid reported All Blacks revolt

Rugby

22 days ago

South African-born striker secures move to Spanish La Liga club

Football

22 days ago

Rugby star forced into early retirement after suffering heart attack

Rugby

23 days ago

Kaizer Chiefs overtake Pirates with win over Marumo Gallants

Football

23 days ago

Kaizer Chiefs moved Orlando Pirates down to third place in the league standings after securing a crucial Betway Premiership win over Marumo Gallants.

More than 10 killed in shooting after football match ahead of 2026 World Cup

Football

24 days ago

Tragedy struck after a football match as gunmen killed more than 10 people in Mexico, with the incident occurring ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Rassie Erasmus reveals latest injury update on Springboks star

Rugby

24 days ago

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has provided an important injury update on a key player as South Africa monitor his recovery before the season kicks off.

Sundowns move ahead of Pirates with late win over Sekhukhune United

Football

24 days ago

Mamelodi Sundowns moved ahead of Orlando Pirates on the league table after securing a late victory over Sekhukhune United in the Betway Premiership in Polokwane.

Former Kaizer Chiefs star officially retires from professional football

Football

24 days ago

Former Kaizer Chiefs star Cole Alexander has officially announced his retirement from professional football, bringing an end to a notable playing career.

“I chose football over gangsterism”: Bafana star on escaping Cape Flats crime

Football

25 days ago

Bafana Bafana star Oswin Appollis opens up on how he escaped gangster life in the Cape Flats and built a professional career in South African football.

South African forward attracts interest from Chiefs, Pirates and Sundowns

Football

25 days ago

Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates, and Mamelodi Sundowns have shown interest in signing a South African forward before the January transfer window closes.

Bafana star sidelined for Sundowns clash against Sekhukhune United

Football

25 days ago

Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena has been ruled out of Mamelodi Sundowns’ Betway Premiership clash against Sekhukhune United on Tuesday evening.

Springboks frustration as Erasmus ends Tony Brown departure speculation

Rugby

25 days ago

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has shut down speculation linking Tony Brown to a departure, confirming the attack coach’s commitment amid growing frustration.

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