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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Motaung Jr gives new update on Kaizer Chiefs' transfer plans under Nabi this summer

Football

a year ago

Rulani Mokwena opens up on signing ex-Mamelodi Sundowns star for Wydad AC this summer

Football

a year ago

What Kaizer Chiefs should expect from Nabi - Amakhosi transfer target discloses

Football

a year ago

Pitso Mosimane sends 'strong' warning to Rulani Mokwena over North African issues

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns end pre-season with big win over Al Arabi in Austria

Football

a year ago

Karim Benzema snubs Al-Ittihad supporters until he sees fan with Real Madrid jersey

Football

a year ago

Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony: Seine River, route, venues and other key details

Sports

a year ago

The Paris 2024 Olympic Games' opening ceremony comes with a lot of changes compared to the previous editions of the biggest sporting event in the world.

Kaizer Chiefs: Fans react as Amakhosi unveil new home and away jerseys for 2024-25 season

Football

a year ago

PSL giants Kaizer Chiefs have unveiled their much-anticipated home and away jersey for the upcoming 2024-25 season at the Naturena on Thursday, July 24.

Argentina’s anthem booed at Paris 2024 amid backlash over Enzo Fernandez's chant

Football

a year ago

Argentina's u-23 national team were faced with jeers and boos while rendering their anthem during their opening match against Morocco at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Paris 2024: Messi Leads Argentina Players’ Reaction to Controversial Loss to Morocco

Football

a year ago

Lionel Messi led other Argentina players in reacting to their country's controversial loss to Morocco in their opening match at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Kaizer Chiefs Suffer Huge Blow in Signing Europe Based Bafana Star This Summer

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs have been ruled out of signing a South African international as they failed to reach an agreement on personal terms with the European-based player.

Blitzboks' Olympic campaign in shatters as they lost to New Zealand in Paris

Rugby

a year ago

The Blitzboks' Olympic campaign hangs as they suffered their second consecutive loss against New Zealand on day 2 of the event at the Stade de France on Wednesday.

Rulani Mokwena: Ex-Sundowns coach names 4 South Africans in his technical team at Wydad

Football

a year ago

Former Mamelodi Sundowns manager Rulani Mokwena has named four South African coaches in his technical team at Wydad Athletic Club ahead of the new season.

Pep Guardiola reacts as Man City lose to Celtic in pre-season game even with Erling Haaland

Football

a year ago

Spanish manager Pep Guardiola has shared his thoughts on Manchester City's 4-3 loss to Celtic in their pre-season friendly in the United States of America.

Paris 2024: All venues set to host events at the Olympic games

Sports

a year ago

The Paris 2024 Olympic Games begins on July 24, with different venues hosting the 32 sports scheduled to take place in the biggest sporting event.

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