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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Sue Duminy confirms new romance few months after divorce with JP Duminy

Sports

a year ago

SA government congratulate Kaizer Chiefs after winning Nedbank Cup, Mzansi fumes

Football

a year ago

Nedbank Cup: Riveiro explains why Pirates lost to Kaizer Chiefs, apologised to Bucs fans

Football

a year ago

Nabi sends message to Kaizer Chiefs fans, club chairman after winning Nedbank Cup

Football

a year ago

Bafana Bafana legend hails Nabi after guiding Kaizer Chiefs to Nedbank Cup win

Football

a year ago

Nedbank Cup: How much Kaizer Chiefs made compared to Orlando Pirates after winning

Football

a year ago

Maart ends Kaizer Chiefs' trophy drought as they defeat Pirates in Nedbank Cup

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs have ended their ten-year wait for a title as they defeated Orlando Pirates in the final of the Nedbank Cup at the Moses Mabhida Stadium this weekend.

Bafana Bafana legends state why Kaizer Chiefs should to win Nedbank Cup ahead of Pirates

Football

a year ago

Two Bafana Bafana legends have backed Kaizer Chiefs to win the Nedbank Cup title ahead of bitter rivals Orlando Pirates and they both dropped their predictions.

Nedbank Cup final: Kaizer Chiefs vs Pirates – Preview, h2h, lineups, time, where to watch

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates are set to lock horns in the final of the Nedbank Cup with the winners getting to lift the trophy at the end of the match.

Orlando Pirates reportedly sign Kaizer Chiefs transfer target from PSL rivals

Football

a year ago

Orlando Pirates have reportedly completed the signing of a Kaizer Chiefs transfer target from their Premier Soccer League rivals ahead of next season.

Kaizer Chiefs urged to snub Nigerian international in favour of Bafana Bafana star

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs have been urged by their former player to ditch their plans of signing a Nigerian international and should opt for this Bafana Bafana star instead.

Nabi to add 3 new players to Kaizer Chiefs first team ahead of next season

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi is reportedly working on adding three new young players to the Glamour Boys first team ahead of next season.

Bafana Bafana legend Benni McCarthy celebrates daughter's 13th birthday, SA hails her

Football

a year ago

South African coach Benni McCarthy has celebrated his daughter, Lima, on her 13th birthday; the Bafana Bafana legend shared an heartfelt post on social media.

Kaizer Chiefs’ Ashley du Preez turns heads as he flexes his R2.2m Porsche

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs star Ashley du Preez was spotted in an expensive Porsche car as he followed a fan to his matric dance ahead of their game against Orlando Pirates.

Sundowns set new PSL record in win over Chippa, extend lead in title race

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns have set a new record in the Premier Soccer League as they defeat Chippa United to extend their lead in the Betway Premiership title race.

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