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.

1418 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Orlando Pirates urged to sign a game-changer like Lucas Ribeiro

Football

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Orlando Pirates: 5 Key players to watch in the 2025/26 season

Football

25 days ago

4 Bafana Bafana Stars, including Tau, Mokwena’s MC Alger can sign this summer

Football

25 days ago

Peter Shalulile urged to join Kaizer Chiefs amid talks about Sundowns exit

Football

25 days ago

Betway Premiership title race: Teams capable of challenging Mamelodi Sundowns

Football

25 days ago

Who’s the favourite to win the 2025/26 Betway Premiership: Chiefs, Sundowns, or Pirates?

Football

25 days ago

Fawaaz Basadien reacts to Mamelodi Sundowns move amid Kaizer Chiefs interest

Football

25 days ago

Bafana Bafana defender Fawaaz Basadien has shared his thoughts after signing with Mamelodi Sundowns, amid previously being linked with Kaizer Chiefs.

New era begins as Nabi unveils Kaizer Chiefs captain for 2025/26 season

Football

25 days ago

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has officially named the club’s captain for the 2025/26 season after the departure of Yusuf Maart this summer.

Football chief jailed for 12 years by ICC in landmark ruling: 'ICC going after blacks'

Football

25 days ago

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has sentenced an African footballer leader to 12 years in prison after being found guilty in a landmark ruling.

Banyana Banyana’s Gabriela Salgado speaks out after devastating WAFCON injury

Football

26 days ago

Banyana Banyana star Gabriela Salgado speaks out for the first time after suffering a serious injury at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

Desiree Ellis addresses future as Banyana Banyana coach after WAFCON exit

Football

26 days ago

Desiree Ellis discusses her future as Banyana Banyana head coach following the team’s disappointing finish at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

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

Football

26 days ago

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has explained the reasons behind the Premier Soccer League giants’ loss to Asante Kotoko in the Toyota Cup.

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

Football

26 days ago

Mamelodi Sundowns have officially signed Bafana Bafana defender Fawaaz Basadien from their Premier Soccer League rivals, Stellenbosch FC, ahead of next season.

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

Football

26 days ago

Discover how much prize money Banyana Banyana earned after finishing in fourth place at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.

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

Rugby

27 days ago

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi shows off a new luxury car reportedly worth R1.6 million on Instagram, giving fans a glimpse into his high-end lifestyle.

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