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.

1518 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Paris 2024: South African sprinter qualifies for women's 100m hurdles semis

Sports

a year ago

Paris 2024: When the Simbine-led relay team & other SA athletes will be in action

Sports

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs: Nabi's side's offer for Bafana star rejected by SA club

Football

a year ago

Paris 2024: Team SA's Van Niekerk and Maswanganyi miss out on 200m final

Sports

a year ago

Connie Chiume: Orlando Pirates mourn the death of South African actress

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs: Yanga SC star explains how Amakhosi missed out on his signature

Football

a year ago

Paris 2024: When Van Niekerk and other athletes will be in action today

Sports

a year ago

Team South Africa's Wayde Van Niekerk and other athletes will be in action on day 12 of the athletics event at the ongoing Olympic Games in Paris, France.

Paris 2024 Athletics: Team South Africa's duo miss out on Men's 400m final

Sports

a year ago

Two Team South Africa athletes have missed out on the chance to compete in the 400 metres final after failing to make it through the semi-finals.

Paris 2024: Richardson withdraws from 200m race, 4x100m relay in doubt

Sports

a year ago

Team South Africa have suffered a blow at the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympic Games as they lose one of their sprinters to injury ahead of the 200m and repechage heats

Paris 2024: Team SA's Miranda Coetzee through to Women's 400m semis

Sports

a year ago

South African sprinter Miranda Charlene Coetzee has secured a place in the semi-finals of the Women's 400 metres event at the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Paris 2024: When Team South Africa's sprinters will be in action today

Football

a year ago

Team South Africa's sprinters are scheduled to compete in different races on day 11 in Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games of on Tuesday, August 6.

Sirino: Top 4 players who joined Kaizer Chiefs from Sundowns and failed

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns are bitter rivals in the Premier Soccer League, but it didn't stop them from doing transfer business with each other.

Paris 2024: Van Niekerk through to 200m semis as Richardson misses out

Sports

a year ago

Three South African sprinters Wayde van Niekerk, Benjamin Richardson, and Shaun Maswanganyi took part in the first round of the 200m race at Paris 2024 Olympics.

Tatjana Smith treasures Christianity more than medals won, Siya Kolisi reacts

Rugby

a year ago

South Africa's Tatjana Smith has rated her Christian faith over all the medals she won during her illustrious career, with Siya Kolisi commenting on her admission.

Noah Lyles: Real Madrid star sends message of support to new Olympic champion

Football

a year ago

A Real Madrid player has sent a message of support to American sprinter Noah Lyles after winning gold in the Men's 100m final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

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