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

Author's articles

Pirates new signing earns high praise from Abdeslam Ouaddou after MTN8 heroics

Football

20 days ago

Kaizer Chiefs new signing receives lifestyle warning after joining Amakhosi

Football

20 days ago

Siya Kolisi showers two Springboks stars with praise after All Blacks win

Rugby

20 days ago

Siya Kolisi hails Springboks veteran as ‘Grandpa’ after All Blacks victory

Rugby

20 days ago

Rassie Erasmus reveals reason for late front-row switch in All Blacks victory

Rugby

20 days ago

Rassie Erasmus warns Springboks stars despite victory over All Blacks in Cape Town

Rugby

20 days ago

Mamelodi Sundowns confirm star's departure as new challenge awaits

Football

21 days ago

A Mamelodi Sundowns star has left the Premier Soccer League giants and is set to begin a new challenge this season after departing the Brazilians.

Former Kaizer Chiefs coach hits back at Hugo Broos over Pitso Mosimane remarks

Football

21 days ago

A former Kaizer Chiefs head coach has criticised Hugo Broos over his recent comments about Pitso Mosimane and the Bafana Bafana coaching appointment debate.

Ex-Bafana staffer makes shocking World Cup revelations

Football

21 days ago

A former Bafana Bafana staffer has revealed shocking World Cup problems, claiming SAFA provided the team with just one kit during the tournament.

Springboks legend reveals why Siya Kolisi's return could make the difference against All Blacks

Rugby

21 days ago

A Springboks legend has explained why Captain Siya Kolisi's return to line up could prove decisive when South Africa face the All Blacks in a crucial Test.

No smiles as ‘final’ Springboks squad poses for team photo ahead of All Blacks clash

Rugby

21 days ago

The Springboks players posed for their ‘final’ team photo ahead of their highly anticipated All Blacks clash in Cape Town, with no smiles on display.

Siya Kolisi reveals if All Blacks clash could be his final Test amid injury concerns

Rugby

21 days ago

Siya Kolisi has addressed his injury concerns and revealed whether the All Blacks clash could be his final Test for the Springboks for this year.

Tragedy as rugby legend dies aged 69 after car plunges into water

Rugby

22 days ago

Rugby mourns the loss of a legendary figure who has died aged 69 after his car tragically plunged into water, leaving fans and former teammates in shock.