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.

1385 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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UFC 319: Adesanya drops surprise prediction for Du Plessis vs Chimaev bout: "He's so stubborn"

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Tragedy at World Games: Athlete passes on after collapsing mid-event, fans left devastated

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Tragedy in Cape Town: Veteran cyclist dies after attack in CBD

14 days ago

Wife of late cyclist Dennis Hammar recounts distressing police encounter: "It’s a disgrace"

15 days ago

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

22 days ago

"The best": Dricus du Plessis’ girlfriend Vasti Spiller turns heads in R455k luxury car

30 days ago

Spiller marks anniversary with touching message to Dricus du Plessis: 'My almost husband'

a month ago

Vasti Spiller shares a heartfelt message celebrating her relationship anniversary with UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis on social media.

Mzansi coach disgraced and deported to South Africa from US after sex crime conviction

a month ago

South African hockey coach Brett Clay has been convicted of a sex crime scandal in the United States of America and deported following the ruling.

Moira Harding reflects on divine strength after tough Comrades run

a month ago

Moira Harding shares a heartfelt message of gratitude to God after overcoming a challenging Comrades Marathon, crediting her faith for seeing her through the ordeal.

Comrades Marathon Association addresses reports of deaths at 2025 race after Moira Harding's disappearance

2 months ago

The Comrades Marathon Association has addressed claims of deaths during the 2025 race, following false online reports sparked by Moira Harding's disappearance.

Police give update on Comrades runner Moira Harding as she continues recovery

2 months ago

Police provided an update on Comrades Marathon runner Moira Harding, who was found after going missing post-race and remains in ICU as her recovery continues.

Dricus Du Plessis claps back after Khamzat Chimaev trolls his team with donut emoji post

2 months ago

UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis has fired back at Khamzat Chimaev’s social media jab ahead of their UFC 319 clash on August 16, 2025.

How much Simbine, South Africa’s relay team earned for winning gold at World Relays

3 months ago

Akani Simbine and South Africa’s relay team earned big after winning gold at the World Athletics Relays Championship in the city of Guangzhou, China.

Sue Duminy confirms new romance few months after divorce with JP Duminy

3 months ago

Former wife of South African cricketer JP Duminy, Sue Duminy, has moved past her divorce as she found love after being seen in public with another man.

Sue Duminy sparks dating rumours with mystery man months after divorce from JP Duminy

3 months ago

Sue Duminy, the former wife of legendary cricketer JP Duminy, has sparked dating speculations online after being spotted with an unknown man in her recent post.

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