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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EPL: Manchester United were too late to sack Erik ten Hag

Football

10 months ago

Mngqithi told who is Sundowns' most important player after victory over Gallants

Football

10 months ago

Carling Knockout final: Why Sundowns shouldn't underrate Magesi

Football

10 months ago

Ex Kaizer Chiefs coach claims Amakhosi won't turn to Real Madrid over night

Football

10 months ago

Lucas Ribeiro scores beautiful panenka penalty as rich vein of form continues

Football

10 months ago

UCL winner visits South Africa's Rugby team ahead of Springboks' clash with Scotland

Rugby

10 months ago

Sundowns cruise into Carling Knockout final after defeating PSL rivals

Football

10 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns are through to the Carling Knockout Cup final after defeating Marumo Gallants at the Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Rulani Mokwena laments after being racially abused in Morocco

Football

10 months ago

Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena has lamented about being racially abused during Wydad Athletic Club's league clash with Ittihad Tanger.

Steve Barker confirms another Stellenbosch's exit to Orlando Pirates

Football

10 months ago

South African tactician Steve Barker has confirmed the exit of one of his back room at Stellenbosch, who is set to join Premier Soccer League rivals Orlando Pirates.

TS Galaxy appoint European coach as Sead Ramovic's replacement

Football

10 months ago

PSL side TS Galaxy have officially announced a European manager as their new head coach after Sead Ramovic decided to resign from his role on Wednesday.

Kaizer Chiefs reportedly interested in signing South African midfielder from PSL rivals

Football

10 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly interested in signing a South African midfielder from a Premier Soccer League rivals in the next summer transfer window.

5 emotional statements by 'healing' Rachel Kolisi as she returns to social media amid divorce

Rugby

10 months ago

Former wife of Springboks captain Siya Kolisi, Rachel Kolisi, released emotional statements as she makes a return to social media after her divorce.

Nasreddine Nabi reportedly interested in re-signing 2 former Kaizer Chiefs stars

Football

10 months ago

Tunisian tactician Nasreddine Nabi is reportedly showing interest in signing two former Kaizer Chiefs players in the next transfer window in January.

Ramovic explains why he decided to leave TS Galaxy after poor start in PSL

Football

10 months ago

German-born tactician Sead Ramovic has explained why he took the decision to leave his post as TS Galaxy head coach after Stellenbosch FC's clash on Wednesday.

Top manager parts ways with PSL side after poor run of results

Football

10 months ago

German coach Sead Ramovic has parted ways with Premier Soccer League side TS Galaxy through mutual agreement after poor start in the Betway Premiership this season.

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