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.

1508 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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AFCON: Kaizer Chiefs target speaks on Bafana Bafana clash with South Sudan

Football

a year ago

Fans 'pray' for Thierry Henry as Kate Abdo gets married to long-time partner

Football

a year ago

South Sudan vs South Africa: Preview, how to watch, H2H, team news

Football

a year ago

Ex-Kaizer Chiefs star explains how Amakhosi can emulate Sundowns’ Mosimane era

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs legend wants Orlando Pirates star in Bafana Bafana squad

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs explain why they are yet to launch their own women's team

Football

a year ago

Mokwena signs former AC Milan star for Wydad Athletic Club

Football

a year ago

Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena has added more quality to his new team, Wydad Athletic Club, as he signed a former AC Milan striker.

Mothwa vs Chaine: Who Broos should start in Bafana’s tie with South Sudan

Football

a year ago

Hugo Broos is tasked with the decision of picking the player who would be behind the sticks in Bafana Bafana clash with South Sudan in AFCON qualifiers.

How we missed out on Bafana star despite offering more money- Kaizer Chiefs

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs have explained how they missed out on the signing of a South African international from their Premier Soccer League rivals this summer.

3 Bafana legends Kaizer Chiefs can appoint as Nabi's assistant after Cruz's exit

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs could look at these Bafana Bafana legends as a possible replacement for Fernando Da Cruz for the role of Nasreddine Nabi's assistant.

Sundowns striker, 3 PSL stars who Kaizer Chiefs failed to sign this summer

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs have missed out on the signing of some of the big players in the Premier Soccer League this summer despite being active in the transfer market.

Kaizer Chiefs announce major exit ahead of PSL opening fixture

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs have announced the exit of an important figure in their team ahead of their Betway Premiership opener against Marumo Gallants F.C. next weekend.

Mofokeng embarrasses two Ugandan players with sublime skill in AFCON qualifiers

Football

a year ago

Orlando Pirates youngster Relebohile Mofokeng produced one of the major highlights of the AFCON 2025 qualifiers between South Africa and Uganda on Friday evening.

Broos speaks on Mothwa's error against Uganda in AFCON qualifiers

Football

a year ago

Hugo Broos has reacted to Veli Mothwa's error in Bafana Bafana's tie with Uganda in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers at the Orlando Stadium.

Broos explains why Bafana Bafana drew against Uganda in AFCON qualifiers

Football

a year ago

South Africa national team coach Hugo Broos has shared his thoughts on Bafana Bafana's draw against Uganda in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

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