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.

1392 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

Author's articles

Why Kaizer Chiefs lost to Asante Kotoko in Toyota Cup – Coach Nasreddine Nabi explains

Football

21 days ago

Mamelodi Sundowns sign Bafana Bafana star from PSL Rivals amid Kaizer Chiefs interest

Football

21 days ago

Banyana Banyana’s 2024 WAFCON prize money: How much they earned for 4th-place finish

Football

21 days ago

Video: Siya Kolisi turns heads with R1.6 million luxury ride: 'When leadership is in your DNA'

Rugby

22 days ago

Iconic WWE superstar passes away at 71 after cardiac arrest, SA reacts

Sports

23 days ago

Kgatlana explains why she’s missing from Banyana Banyana’s WAFCON 2024: 'No deeper story'

Football

23 days ago

French Media Giant acquires MultiChoice for R55bn, takes full control of DStv, GOtv

Football

24 days ago

French media giant completes R55 billion acquisition of MultiChoice, taking full control of DStv in a landmark deal set to reshape Africa’s broadcasting landscape.

Bafana Bafana hopeful dumps PSL club for a move to England ahead of next season

Football

24 days ago

A Bafana Bafana hopeful has left his Premier Soccer League club and completed a summer move to an English side ahead of forthcoming 2025-26 season.

Springbok star Jesse Kriel joins training session with Kaizer Chiefs legend 'Shabba'

Rugby

25 days ago

Springbok star Jesse Kriel was spotted training with Kaizer Chiefs legend Siphiwe 'Shabba' Tshabalala, creating a buzz across both rugby and football circles.

PSL side hands coach and technical team with luxury cars worth R943k

Football

25 days ago

A Premier Soccer League club have surprised their head coach and technical team with luxury vehicles worth R943,000 ahead of the 2025-26 Betway Premiership season.

Ellis breaks down Banyana Banyana’s loss to Nigeria, reacts to devastating injury

Football

25 days ago

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis explains the team’s loss to the Super Falcons of Nigeria and shares her reaction to Gabriela Salgado's horrific injury.

Rugby legend Des van Jaarsveldt dies at 96; new oldest living Springbok named

Rugby

25 days ago

Former Springbok captain Des van Jaarsveldt died at the age of 96 and 112 days, making way for a new oldest living Springbok, who is currently 89 years old.

Rassie Erasmus in tears as he speaks on Mapimpi’s heartbreaking family tragedy, Video

Rugby

26 days ago

Rassie Erasmus moved to tears as he opens up about Springbok star Makazole Mapimpi’s heartbreaking family tragedy, explaining the emotional toll it takes on him.

Video: Cheslin Kolbe seen behind the wheel of R1.73m Mercedes-Benz

Rugby

27 days ago

South African rugby star Cheslin Kolbe was spotted behind the wheel of a sleek R1.73 million Mercedes-Benz, showcasing his taste for luxury off the field.