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.

1507 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Bafana legend opens up on who caused Kaizer Chiefs' defeat against Sundowns

Football

11 months ago

Ballon d'Or: Kaizer Chiefs legend explains what surprises him about Williams

Football

11 months ago

Mokwena issues apology to Moroccan FA after latest remarks on bad officiating

Football

11 months ago

AmaZulu FC appoint former Kaizer Chiefs coach as their new manager

Football

11 months ago

Rulani Mokwena begs Wydad AC for patience after poor start this season

Football

11 months ago

Abongile Tom accused of killing SA football after poor officiating in MTN8 final

Football

11 months ago

Broos drops PSL star from Bafana squad for bad behaviour, confirms replacement

Football

11 months ago

Hugo Broos has dropped a Premier Soccer League star from the Bafana Bafana squad representing South Africa in their next 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Riveiro now ready to take the fight to Sundowns doorstep after MTN8 success

Football

11 months ago

Spanish coach Jose Riveiro has set his focus on new milestone for Orlando Pirates after defeating Stellenbosch FC in the finals of the MTN8 over the weekend.

CAFCL draw: Tau returns to South Africa as Pirates, Sundowns get tough opponents

Football

11 months ago

PSL giants Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns get tough opponents after the 2024/25 CAF Champions League group stage draw was held in Cairo on Monday.

Stellenbosch coach opens up on who's to blame against Pirates in MTN8 final

Football

11 months ago

Stellenbosch FC manager Steve Barker has put the blame on someone after his team lost to Orlando Pirates in the final of the MTN8 over the weekend.

Bafana Bafana star explains why he was emotional after Pirates won MTN8 title

Football

11 months ago

A South African international has explained why he was emotional after the referee blew the final whistle during Orlando Pirates tie with Stellenbosch in the MTN8.

Former Kaizer Chiefs star explains how referee robbed Stellenbosch in MTN8 final

Football

11 months ago

A former Kaizer Chiefs star has opened up on how the centre referee's blunder during the MTN8 final between Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch affected the outcome.

Riveiro attributes his success at Orlando Pirates to South African coach

Football

11 months ago

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has attributed his success with the Buccaneers to a South African manager after winning the MTN8 for the third time in a row.

Mofokeng opens up on Jose Riveiro's decision to bench him in MTN8 final

Football

11 months ago

Relebohile Mofokeng has explained why Jose Riveiro decided to start him from the bench during Orlando Pirates' tie with Stellenbosch in the MTN8 final.

Fans rate Abongile Tom's performance during Pirates vs Stellenbosch

Football

11 months ago

South African referee Abongile Tom's performance during the MTN8 final between Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch FC have been rated by fans on social media.

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