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 confirm 2 players leaving for PSL rivals on deadline day

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11 months ago

3 PSL clubs battle for Kaizer Chiefs star on transfer deadline day

Football

11 months ago

Bafana star leaves Sundowns, joins PSL rivals on transfer deadline day

Football

11 months ago

Sundowns' two late offers for Bafana Bafana star rejected by PSL rivals

Football

11 months ago

Top 10 African nations in new FIFA rankings as Bafana drop out

Football

11 months ago

Pitso Mosimane opens up on latest job offers amid links with PSL return

Football

11 months ago

PSL: Ballon d'Or nominee Williams disgraces SuperSport star with sublime skill

Football

11 months ago

Ballon d'Or nominee Ronwen Williams showed off a sublime skill during Mamelodi Sundowns' win over SuperSport United in the Premier Soccer League on Tuesday.

Saleng scores late as Pirates stage comeback to defeat Chippa in PSL opener

Football

11 months ago

Orlando Pirates came back from a goal down to defeat Chippa United in their first match in the 2024-25 Betway Premiership at the Orlando Stadium on Wednesday.

McCarthy names EPL favourites, rates Man United's UCL qualification chances

Football

11 months ago

South African tactician Benni McCarthy has shared his thoughts on Manchester United's chances of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League next season.

McCarthy opens up on next move after Man Utd exit amid links with PSL return

Football

11 months ago

South African tactician Benni McCarthy has unveiled his plan for the future after leaving Premier League giants Manchester United with PSL return being on the cards.

How Chiefs missed out on signing Nwabali for lesser fee compared to Ntwari

Football

11 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs missed out on the golden opportunity of signing Nigeria's Stanley Nwabali for a lesser transfer fee from Chippa United compared to Fiarce Ntwari.

Mngqithi ignores Chiefs, explains why Pirates are Downs' biggest threat in PSL

Football

11 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi has ignored Kaizer Chiefs as he explained why Orlando Pirates are his club's biggest threat in the PSL this season.

Nabi relaxed as transfer deadline draws near amid Chiefs links with Appollis

Football

11 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs manager Nasreddine Nabi is calm as the summer transfer deadline edging closer, with the Glamour Boys still linked with Oswin Appollis.

Mamelodi Sundowns star set to join PSL rivals on season-long loan

Football

11 months ago

A South African international is reportedly set to leave Mamelodi Sundowns for their Premier Soccer League rivals on a season-long loan this summer.

Orlando Pirates star leaves Soweto giants, joins PSL rivals on loan

Football

11 months ago

An Orlando Pirates midfielder has left the Soweto giants to join a Premier Soccer League rivals on a season-long loan for the rest of the 2024-25 campaign.

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