Raphael Abiola
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Covers:
I cover mostly football, primarily the Nigeria National team players, and other African players. I write on major European Leagues.
Doesn't Cover:
Politics
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Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
A content editor with Opera News
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No
How is social media changing news?
Positively, making it easy for people to see your story
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
None
What does it mean to be a journalist?
It means everything for me
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
None
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Grammarly
What's your favorite social network?
X formerly known as Twitter
Why did you become a journalist?
My passion for football got me into it, and I am happy I did.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
AFCON 2019
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Just be yourself and do your best.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
None
What's your favorite drink?
five alive berry blast
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
In a viewing centre
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
It's an easy job
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