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.

1511 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Mofokeng embarrasses two Ugandan players with sublime skill in AFCON qualifiers

Football

a year ago

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

Football

a year ago

Broos explains why Bafana Bafana drew against Uganda in AFCON qualifiers

Football

a year ago

Pirates star saves Bafana from losing against Uganda in AFCON qualifiers

Football

a year ago

Reason Tatjana Smith decides to retire after winning two medals at Paris 2024

Sports

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs trio return from injury ahead of PSL opening fixture

Football

a year ago

Nabi's assistant reportedly steps down from his role at Kaizer Chiefs

Football

a year ago

Tunisian mentor Nasreddine Nabi has reportedly lose one of the assistant at Kaizer Chiefs, as the first-team manager decided to take up a new job elsewhere.

Mamelodi Sundowns star dumps PSL giants, joins Mokwena at Wydad

Football

a year ago

South African tactician Rulani Mokwena has signed a Mamelodi Sundowns star for his new club Wydad Athletic Club in the Botola Professional League.

Tebogo charges late to defeat American sprinters at Zurich Diamond League

Sports

a year ago

Botswana sprinter Letsile Tebogo came from behind to win the 200m race ahead of three United States of America athletes at the Zurich Diamond League meeting.

Bafana Bafana vs Uganda: Preview, how to watch, H2H, what to expect, team news

Football

a year ago

The Bafana Bafana of South Africa will kick start their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations journey with a qualifying round match against the Cranes of Uganda this week.

Mngqithi hits back at critics claiming he's not fit to coach Sundowns

Football

a year ago

South African tactician Manqoba Mngqithi has replied critics on social media who claim he is incapable of coaching Mamelodi Sundowns after poor start this season.

Ronwen Williams nominated for prestigious award at 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony

Football

a year ago

South African international Ronwen Williams has been nominated for a prestigious award at the 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony after his performance last season.

Paralympics 2024: Pieter du Preez wins South Africa's third medal in Paris

Sports

a year ago

Mzansi Para-cyclist Nicolas Pieter du Preez has clinched Team South Africa's third medal at the ongoing Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games in France.

Reason Mokwena was made to wear traditional outfit in Wydad's win over JSM

Football

a year ago

Former Mamelodi Sundowns manager Rulani Mokwena was spotted wearing a Moroccan traditional outfit during Wydad AC's clash with JSM in the Excellence Cup.

Kaizer Chiefs: Positions Nabi needs to strengthen before transfer window closes

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs are still lacking quality in some positions despite being one of the most active Premier Soccer League sides in the transfer market this summer.

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