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.

1516 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

Author's articles

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

Football

a year ago

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

Football

a year ago

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

Sports

a year ago

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

Football

a year ago

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

Football

a year ago

Barca star divides opinion after arriving for international duty wearing a skirt

Football

a year ago

Bafana Bafana star breaks silence on reuniting with Mokwena at Wydad AC

Football

a year ago

South African international Percy Tau has opened up on a recent report linking him with the possibility of reuniting with former coach Rulani Mokwena at Wydad AC.

Bafana star reacts to Kaizer Chiefs' interest in signing him this summer

Football

a year ago

Bafana Bafana star Fawaaz Basadien has broken his silence on reports linking him with a move to Premier Soccer League giants Kaizer Chiefs this summer.

Stellenbosch sign Nigerian star as replacement for Pirates' new signing

Football

a year ago

PSL side Stellenbosch FC have completed the signing of an experienced Nigerian defender as replacement for Deano van Rooyen who joined Orlando Pirates this summer.

Broos explains the absences of Tau, Pirates star from Bafana latest squad

Football

a year ago

South Africa national team head coach Hugo Broos has explained why Percy Tau and an Orlando Pirates star were missing from Bafana squad for AFCON 2025 qualifiers.

Du Preez, 2 other stars who could still leave Kaizer Chiefs this summer

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs are looking to offload some of their players before the summer transfer windows closes and the Betway Premier Soccer League kicks off.

Favourite team to win UEFA Champions League after new format draw

Football

a year ago

The draw for the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League edition was held a few days ago, with top clubs in Europe getting to know their opponents in the new league format.

MTN8: Mngqithi explains why Sundowns were knocked out by Stellenbosch

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Manqoba Mngqithi has explained why the Brazilians were knocked out of the MTN8 competition in the semi-final stage by Stellenbosch FC.

Rulani Mokwena explains why Wydad AC lost first game in Moroccan league

Football

a year ago

South African tactician Rulani Mokwena has reacted to Wydad Athletic Club's loss on his official debut in the Botola Professional League this weekend.

Springboks pull off glorious comeback to beat New Zealand in Rugby Championship

Rugby

a year ago

The Springboks of South Africa came from ten points behind to defeat the All Blacks of New Zealand in the Rugby Championship at the Ellis Park on Saturday.

Raphael Abiola

Raphael Abiola

Author's articles

Latest

Trending

Top stories