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.

1506 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Siya Kolisi maintains 'husband' status weeks after announcing divorce to estranged wife Rachel

Rugby

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Uganda vs South Africa: Preview, h2h, lineups, time, where to watch

Football

9 months ago

Bafana Bafana qualify for AFCON 2025 without kicking a ball

Football

9 months ago

Letsile Tebogo calls out Netflix's Sprint show, insists Africans deserve an apology

Football

9 months ago

Former Mamelodi Sundowns star retires from professional football

Football

9 months ago

PSL: Sundowns sign South African winger ahead of Kaizer Chiefs, Pirates

Football

9 months ago

Pirates chairman gives Kaizer Chiefs owner huge sum of money as birthday gift

Football

9 months ago

Orlando Pirates chairman Dr. Irvin Khoza presented Kaizer Chiefs owner Dr. Kaizer Motaung a huge sum of money as a birthday gift during the NSL general meeting.

European giants reportedly show interest in signing Bafana star from Sundowns

Football

9 months ago

A South African international could leave the Premier Soccer League as a European giant is reportedly showing interest in signing him from Mamelodi Sundowns.

Orlando Pirates reportedly interested in signing Kaizer Chiefs target

Football

9 months ago

Orlando Pirates are reportedly interested in signing a Kaizer Chiefs transfer target from Betway Premiership rival in the January transfer window.

Nasreddine Nabi told next Kaizer Chiefs youngster to break into first team

Football

9 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs manager Nasreddine Nabi has been informed who the next big star to break into Amakhosi's first-team squad from the reserve team in the future is.

Former Kaizer Chiefs star spotted with new PSL side amid possible move

Football

9 months ago

Former Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns star Keagan Dolly was spotted with a new Premier Soccer League side as his search for a new club continues.

Mzansi fan explains difference between Pirates' Mofokeng and Barca's Yamal

Football

9 months ago

A South African fan has compared Orlando Pirates forward Relebohile Mofokeng and Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal, explaining the difference between both players.

CAFWCL: TP Mazembe women's team pictures raise concerns after beating UWC Ladies

Football

10 months ago

Pictures of TP Mazembe women's team raise concerns on social media after their victory over South Africa's UWC Ladies in the CAF Women's Champions League.

Percy Tau: 2 top sides interested in signing Bafana star amid links with Kaizer Chiefs

Football

10 months ago

Bafana Bafana and Al Ahly star Percy Tau is reportedly drawing interest from two top clubs amid serious links with Premier Soccer League giants Kaizer Chiefs.

Siya Kolisi reacts to Sprinboks' win over Scotland

Rugby

10 months ago

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi has reacted to South Africa's victory over Scotland in their opening fixture of the November Tour on Sunday evening.

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