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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Dricus Du Plessis sends 'strong' warning to Israel Adesanya ahead of UFC 305

Sports

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs: Bad news for Nabi as Amakhosi set to miss out on Bafana star’s signing

Football

a year ago

PSL announce huge increase in MTN8 prize money, participation fee

Football

a year ago

Pitso Mosimane reacts after receiving honorary doctorate from University of Johannesburg

Football

a year ago

Netizens hail netball star Chidimma Adetshina amid Miss SA controversy

Sports

a year ago

Blitzboks return home to heroic welcome after winning Bronze at Paris 2024 Olympics

Rugby

a year ago

South Africa’s Smith claims first gold for Africa at Paris 2024 Olympics

Sports

a year ago

South African athlete Tatjana Smith has become the first African to win gold at the ongoing 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, on Monday, July 29.

Kaizer Chiefs: Yanga SC coach brags about thrashing Amakhosi in South Africa

Football

a year ago

Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Gamondi has bragged about leading Young Africans to a resounding 4-0 win over Kaizer Chiefs in the Toyota Cup.

Irvin Khoza opens up on VAR introduction in PSL this season

Football

a year ago

The Premier Soccer League chairman Irvin Khoza has broken his silence on the introduction of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in the South African league this season.

Pitso Mosimane explains what Sundowns and Real Madrid have in common, Video

Football

a year ago

South African tactician Pitso Mosimane has discussed the similarities between his former club, Mamelodi Sundowns, and European giants Real Madrid.

Erling Haaland: Manchester City star apologises after typo error on Instagram post

Football

a year ago

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has hilariously apologised to his followers on Instagram after a typographical error in the caption on one of his post.

Real Madrid's chances of winning UCL after adding Mbappe and Endrick to their attack

Football

a year ago

Real Madrid are tipped as one of the favourites to win the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League after Kylian Mbappe and Endrick to their attacking options.

Nasreddine Nabi: Kaizer Chiefs coach discloses why Amakhosi lost to Young Africans

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs new head coach Nasreddine Nabi has explained why the Glamour Boys lost to Tanzanian giants Young Africans in the Toyota Cup in South Africa.

Kaizer Chiefs: Young Africans thrash Amakhosi on Nasreddine Nabi’s debut in South Africa

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs end their pre-season on a bad note as they lost woefully against Tanzanian champions Young Africans in the Toyota Cup in South Africa on Sunday.

Paris 2024: Top 20 Highest paid athletes at the Olympic Games

Sports

a year ago

Basketball and golf players dominate the list of top earning athletes representing their countries at the ongoing Olympic Games in Paris, France.

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