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 Sports Journalist with over nine 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@briefly.co.za.

3188 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Rassie Erasmus issues warning as he updates Springboks squad ahead of third All Blacks Test

Rugby

17 days ago

Mosimane addresses Hugo Broos' warning comments on Bafana coaching job

Football

17 days ago

Springboks legend dies in church outside South Africa

Rugby

18 days ago

SAFA names new Bafana Bafana coach following Broos exit ahead of Guinea clash

Football

18 days ago

Rassie Erasmus reveals why he let the F-bomb fly after Springboks' Cape Town win

Rugby

18 days ago

Orlando Pirates land highly rated South African youngster from PSL side

Football

18 days ago

Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns: MTN8 final winner predicted

Football

19 days ago

Orlando Pirates face Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8 final, with the winner set to lift the trophy. Here is our prediction for the highly anticipated clash.

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Pirates vs Sundowns: How Buccaneers can extend MTN8 dominance

Football

19 days ago

Orlando Pirates face Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8 final, with the Buccaneers aiming to extend their dominance over the Brazilians in the competition.

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Pirates reach MTN8 final, but Ouaddou admits they are still adjusting without Mofokeng

Football

19 days ago

Abdeslam Ouaddou has opened up on Orlando Pirates' challenge of adapting without Relebohile Mofokeng after reaching the MTN8 final, with an expert sharing his views.

Cardoso addresses disallowed Sundowns goal against Golden Arrows

Football

19 days ago

Miguel Cardoso has reacted after Mamelodi Sundowns had a goal ruled out by the referee during their MTN8 clash against Lamontville Golden Arrows.

Springboks legend highlights referee calls that helped All Blacks in Cape Town

Rugby

19 days ago

Springboks legend Nick Mallett has explained how referee calls benefited the All Blacks during their defeat to South Africa in the Cape Town Test.

Dave Rennie faces Springboks backlash after comments following Cape Town defeat

Rugby

19 days ago

A Springboks star has hit back at All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie over his comments following New Zealand's defeat to South Africa in Cape Town.

South African rugby pays tribute after death of Springboks legend

Rugby

19 days ago

South African rugby is mourning the loss of a Springboks legend, with tributes pouring in for the former star following his death at the age of 78.

Dave Rennie's All Blacks under pressure after Cape Town loss, warns Rassie Erasmus

Rugby

19 days ago

South African rugby coach Rassie Erasmus has warned Dave Rennie's All Blacks are under pressure after their defeat to the Springboks in Cape Town.

Kaizer Chiefs clear up venue confusion ahead of Siwelele FC clash

Football

20 days ago

Kaizer Chiefs have clarified the confusion surrounding their upcoming home clash against Siwelele FC in the Betway Premiership following a late change in venue.

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