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@briefly.co.za.

2625 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Nabi points out Kaizer Chiefs' source of joy despite top eight heartbreak this season

Football

a year ago

CAFCL Final: Cardoso defends decision to bench Bafana Bafana star against Pyramids

Football

a year ago

Nabi opens up on Kaizer Chiefs transfer plans after disappointing league season

Football

a year ago

Nigerian star, 4 other African stars outside SA Kaizer Chiefs are interested in signing this summer

Football

a year ago

Barker confirms two new signings for Stellenbosch FC including Amajita star

Football

a year ago

Ex Kaizer Chiefs star sends message to Pirates concerning new coach amid Mokwena, Mosimane links

Football

a year ago

Orlando Pirates legend names Mamelodi Sundowns star as Player of the Season

Football

a year ago

An Orlando Pirates legend has named Mamelodi Sundowns star Lucas Ribeiro Costa as his Player of the Season in the Betway Premiership this campaign.

Nasreddine Nabi hits back at questions over Kaizer Chiefs' League position

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has fired back at critics after he was questioned about his team finishing below teams with weaker squads.

Kaizer Chiefs crash out of MTN8 race after dismal season finale against Polokwane

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs end their 2024/25 Betway Premiership season with a disappointing draw against Polokwane City, crashing out of the MTN8 qualification race.

Sundowns suffer late heartbreak against Pyramids FC in CAF Champions League final

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns suffered a late heartbreak in the first leg of the CAF Champions League final against Pyramids FC at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday.

Fiston Mayele: Pirates target confirms talks with Nasreddine Nabi amid links with Kaizer Chiefs

Football

a year ago

A transfer target for Orlando Pirates has confirmed holding discussions with Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi amid growing speculations linking him with Amakhosi.

CAFCL final: Mamelodi Sundowns vs Pyramids FC– Preview, h2h, lineups, time, where to watch

Football

a year ago

Premier Soccer League giants Mamelodi Sundowns will face Pyramids FC in the first leg of the CAF Champions League final in South Africa on Saturday, May 24, 2025.

Kolbe flaunts R2m Land Rover as he chills with Faf De Klerk, Fast and Furious star in Japan

Rugby

a year ago

Springboks star Cheslin Kolbe shows off a R2 million Land Rover while enjoying time in Japan with fellow rugby player Faf de Klerk and a Fast & Furious actor.

Rulani Mokwena shares heartfelt farewell message to Wydad amid links with Pirates

Football

a year ago

Rulani Mokwena has said his goodbyes to Wydad fans as he shared a heartfelt farewell message to the club fans amid speculations linking him with Orlando Pirates.

Kaizer Chiefs trio included as Broos announces Bafana Bafana squad for June friendlies

Football

a year ago

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has include three Kaizer Chiefs stars in his preliminary squad for South Africa's friendlies against Tanzania and Namibia.

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