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.

2628 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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How much Mamelodi Sundowns earned after winning Betway Premiership title this season

Football

a year ago

Amajita dominate U20 AFCON awards after lifting the trophy in Egypt

Football

a year ago

How much Amajita made compared to Morocco, Nigeria after winning U20 AFCON in Egypt

Football

a year ago

Why Orlando Pirates need to sign new strikers this summer ahead of next season

Football

a year ago

Sundowns end title winning Betway Premiership season in style against Magesi

Football

a year ago

AFCON U-20: 3 Amajita stars Kaizer Chiefs should consider signing this summer

Football

a year ago

Nabi hails latest addition into Kaizer Chiefs' first team after Sekhukhune's draw

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has hailed the latest addition into the Glamour Boys first team after their 1-1 draw against Sekhukhune United.

Orlando Pirates new coach questions TS Galaxy game plan towards Relebohile Mofokeng

Football

a year ago

Orlando Pirates new interim coach Mandla Ncikazi has questioned TS Galaxy's approach towards Relebohile Mofokeng during their 1-1 draw at the Orlando Stadium.

Kaizer Chiefs keep top 8 hopes alive after fierce encounter against Sekhukhune United

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs are still in the race to make top eight in the Betway Premiership this season as they held Sekhukhune United in Polokwane on Saturday.

Bafana Bafana star rejects Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs for a move to Europe's top league

Football

a year ago

A South African international has reportedly rejected interest from Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs for a move to a club in Europe's to five leagues.

President Cyril Ramaphosa reacts to Cornal Hendricks' death, recounts how he made SA proud

Rugby

a year ago

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to late former Springboks star Cornal Hendricks, who passed away at the age of 37 due to a heart attack..

Cornal Hendricks: Siya Kolisi reacts to the death of former Springboks star

Rugby

a year ago

Siya Kolisi pays tribute to former Springboks star Cornal Hendricks following his death at the age of 37, honouring his legacy in South African rugby.

Cornal Hendricks: Former Springboks star dies at 37

Rugby

a year ago

South African rugby scene has been thrown into moourning as ex-Springboks wing Cornal Hendricks has tragically passed away at the age of 37, leaving behind a legacy.

Sundowns secure 8th successive Betway Premiership title after defeating Chippa United

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns win their 8th consecutive Betway Premiership title after a decisive victory over Chippa United, extending their dominance in the PSL.

Siya Kolisi puts divorce issues behind him, spends quality time with friends in Peru

Rugby

a year ago

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi has put his divorce issues behind him as the was spotted having a good time with some couple of his friends in Peru.

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