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

Author's articles

Desiree Ellis makes demands as Banyana Banyana prepare for DR Congo showdown

Football

16 days ago

Kaizer Chiefs see R76 million worth of talent depart the club this summer

Football

16 days ago

Siya and Rachel Kolisi drop reactions as Etzebeth, pregnant wife share family moments

Rugby

16 days ago

Tragedy strikes: SA rugby player dies after weekend club match

Rugby

16 days ago

Tribute pour in as 10-year-old footballer dies, club releases statement: "So young"

Football

16 days ago

Etzebeth enjoys quality family time with pregnant wife, shows off R2.3m luxury car

Rugby

17 days ago

Mamelodi Sundowns star slams PSL after awards snub despite last season's performance

Football

17 days ago

Mamelodi Sundowns star Iqraam Rayners breaks his silence after being overlooked at the 2024-25 Premier Soccer League Awards despite his good performance last season.

Ellis reflects on Banyana Banyana’s poor performance at WAFCON: ‘Here’s why we struggled’

Football

18 days ago

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has identified the main reason behind South Africa’s disappointing performance at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

Mabasa sets sights on goal boost as Pirates gear up for 2025/26 campaign

Football

19 days ago

Orlando Pirates striker Tshegofatso Mabasa is focused on improving his goal tally as the club prepares for the 2025/26 season in the Betway Premiership.

Ex-Kaizer Chiefs star Criticises Nabi for midfield pairing of Mthethwa and Cele

Football

19 days ago

Former Kaizer Chiefs star Junior Khanye has slammed coach Nasreddine Nabi for pairing Sibongiseni Mthethwa and Thabo Cele in midfield against Asante Kotoko.

‘South Africans play like Europeans’: Asante Kotoko coach hails Kaizer Chiefs

Football

19 days ago

Asante Kotoko head coach Abdul-Karim Zito has praised Kaizer Chiefs and South African football, saying local players play with a European style and mentality.

Ex-Kaizer Chiefs captain offers advice to new Amakhosi skipper ahead of next season

Football

19 days ago

A former Kaizer Chiefs captain has shared valuable advice with the Soweto giants' new skipper as the team prepares for the upcoming 2025/26 season.

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

Football

19 days ago

Orlando Pirates have been urged to strengthen their squad by signing a player with the talent and impact of Lucas Ribeiro ahead of the 2025-26 season.