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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Kaizer Chiefs get another chance to revenge their PSL loss against Sundowns

Football

11 months ago

Cole Palmer: Chelsea star's image plastered all over a van in Zimbabwe

Football

11 months ago

Mosimane, 2 other coaches AmaZulu can appoint as Pablo Martin's replacement

Football

11 months ago

Nigerian star breaks silence on failed move to Kaizer Chiefs this summer

Football

11 months ago

How much Percy Tau's Al Ahly got despite losing CAF Super Cup to Zamalek

Football

11 months ago

Riveiro singles out one player in Pirates' tough match against Richards Bay

Football

11 months ago

Riveiro reacts to Pirates' hard fought win over Richards Bay in PSL

Football

11 months ago

Spanish tactician Jose Riveiro has commented on Orlando Pirates' victory over Richards Bay at the King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium in the Betway Premiership.

Former Sundowns star passes away after being reportedly stabbed to death

Football

11 months ago

Former South African international Alton Meiring has sadly passed away after it was announced that he was allegedly stabbed to death at the age of 48.

Reason Sundowns don’t deserve the win over Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium

Football

11 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns maintained their impressive record in the Betway Premiership as they defeated Kaizer Chiefs at the FNB Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Nabi discloses Kaizer Chiefs' big transfer plans in January after Sundowns' loss

Football

11 months ago

Tunisian manager Nasreddine Nabi unveils Kaizer Chiefs' transfer plans for January after their home defeat against Mamelodi Sundowns in the Betway Premiership.

Dlamini shines as Pirates defeat Richards Bay to maintain 100% win record

Football

11 months ago

Orlando Pirates continued their impressive form in the Betway Premiership as they defeated Richards Bay at the King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium on Sunday.

Mngqithi trolls Kaizer Chiefs fans after Sundowns' victory at FNB Stadium

Football

11 months ago

South African tactician Manqoba Mngqithi has trolled Kaizer Chiefs fans after Mamelodi Sundowns sealed all three points in their Betway Premiership tie this weekend.

Nabi discloses what he told referee at half-time after poor officiating

Football

11 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi has opened up on his conversation with the centre referee during the Glamour Boys clash with Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday.

Nasreddine Nabi explains why Kaizer Chiefs lost to Sundowns at FNB Stadium

Football

11 months ago

Tunisian coach Nasreddine Nabi has commented on the reason why Kaizer Chiefs lost to Mamelodi Sundowns in their Betway Premiership tie at the FNB Stadium.

Kaizer Chiefs react to late goal against Sundowns being ruled out by ref

Football

11 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs posted two cryptic messages to react to Edson Castillo's late goal against Mamelodi Sundowns being ruled out by the referee on Saturday.

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