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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Sundowns star ignores Messi names Ronaldo as his role model ahead of Club World Cup

Football

a year ago

Khune explains why Chiefs starlets struggle while Pirates' youngsters flourish

Football

a year ago

Ex-Real Madrid star and Super Eagles legend tips Kaizer Chiefs target to become one of Nigeria's best

Football

a year ago

Cardoso applauds Sundowns players after win over Cape Town City as title charge continues

Football

a year ago

Cardoso gives update on Bafana star's chances of playing for Sundowns this season

Football

a year ago

Soweto Derby: Nabi explains why Kaizer Chiefs lost to Pirates despite scoring first

Football

a year ago

Soweto Derby: Nabi slams referee for not awarding Kaizer Chiefs a penalty against Pirates

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has blasted the match officials in charge of the Soweto derby for denying Amakhosi a penalty against Orlando Pirates.

Soweto Derby: Riveiro makes history as Pirates staged comeback win over Kaizer Chiefs

Football

a year ago

Orlando Pirates came from a goal down to defeat Kaizer Chiefs in the second leg of the Soweto Derby in the Betway Premiership at the FNB Stadium on Saturday.

Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates: Preview, h2h, lineups, time, where to watch

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs are set to lock horns with archrivals Orlando Pirates in the second Soweto Derby of the season in the Betway Premiership this weekend.

Dricus du Plessis sends message to SA boxer Kevin Lerena after his WBC title defence

Sports

a year ago

UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis has joined others to celebrate South African boxer Kevin Lerena after defending his WBC title against Serhiy Radchenko.

Khune shares how to save Kaizer Chiefs’ poor season, names clubs they can emulate

Football

a year ago

Bafana Bafana legend Itumeleng Khune has shared a blueprint of how Kaizer Chiefs can redeem their poor 2024-25 season and also mentioned teams they can emulate.

Kaizer Chiefs vs Pirates: Nabi plays safe with his comments ahead of Soweto derby

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi has taken a diplomacy approach with his comments ahead of Amakhosi's clash against Orlando Pirates in the Betway Premiership.

Pirates legend discusses potential replacements for Riveiro amid links with Mosimane

Football

a year ago

An Orlando Pirates legend has shared his thoughts on his former club search for Jose Riveiro's replacement amid serious links with Pitso Mosimane and others.

Eben Etzebeth's wife welcomes Springboks star home in style after triumphant URC tour

Rugby

a year ago

Anlia Etzebeth welcomes Eben Etzebeth home in style after the United Rugby Championship tour; a gesture that shows blending romance, and glamour.

Orlando Pirates' title hopes fade after shock defeat to Sekhukhune United

Football

a year ago

Orlando Pirates are losing their grip in the Betway Premiership title race as they stumbled to a surprising defeat against Sekhukhune United at the Orlando Stadium.

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