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.

1414 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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PSL club that should snap up Percy Tau following Kaizer Chiefs’ rejection

Football

a month ago

Pirates might have made a mistake letting Nkota and 2 others leave this summer

Football

a month ago

Pitso Mosimane's son poised to leave Kaizer Chiefs for major European move

Football

a month ago

Ex-Kaizer Chiefs coach on Pirates new signing: “I wouldn’t have signed Mbule for Amakhosi”

Football

a month ago

Abdeslam Ouaddou Hails Pirates Youngster After Performance Against Pafos FC

Football

a month ago

Nkota shares heartfelt goodbye to Pirates before joining Saudi club: "I’m filled with mixed emotions"

Football

a month ago

Ex-Kaizer Chiefs star comments on Saleng’s loan move to Orbit College from Pirates

Football

a month ago

Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Morgan Gould shares his views on the controversy surrounding Monnapule Saleng’s loan move from Orlando Pirates to Orbit College.

Appollis & Mofokeng open up about on their newfound Pirates combination

Football

a month ago

Orlando Pirates stars Oswin Appollis and Relebohile Mofokeng share insights on their developing on-field chemistry after their performance against Pafos FC.

Willie le Roux celebrates major Springboks milestone, Rachel Kolisi and others react

Rugby

a month ago

Springboks star Willie le Roux celebrates a major career milestone in style, with heartfelt reactions from Rachel Kolisi and other notable figures.

Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy opens up on being betrayed by PSL club

Football

a month ago

Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has spoken out about his departure from a Premier Soccer League side, explaining he felt betrayed by someone within the club.

Kaizer Chiefs urged to ditch free-agent quick fixes and build a long-term blueprint

Football

a month ago

Kaizer Chiefs have been urged to stop relying on free-agent signings and instead focus on building a long-term football blueprint for their transfers.

Fans slam Kaizer Chiefs after third straight pre-season defeat in Netherlands

Football

a month ago

Kaizer Chiefs suffered their third consecutive pre-season defeat in the Netherlands, sparking backlash from fans who criticised the team’s lack of style online.

Maswanganyi steals spotlight in Spain with bold new look and teammates’ nickname

Football

a month ago

Orlando Pirates midfielder Patrick Maswanganyi grabs attention in Spain with a striking new hairstyle and a playful nickname given by his teammates.

Spiller marks anniversary with touching message to Dricus du Plessis: 'My almost husband'

Sports

a month ago

Vasti Spiller shares a heartfelt message celebrating her relationship anniversary with UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis on social media.

Explained: Bafana Bafana's FIFA Ranking stagnation despite unbeaten run

Football

a month ago

The Bafana Bafana of South Africa's failure to move up in the latest FIFA rankings despite an impressive unbeaten run under coach Hugo Broos has been explained.

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