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.

2937 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Appollis & Mofokeng open up about on their newfound Pirates combination

Football

a year ago

Willie le Roux celebrates major Springboks milestone, Rachel Kolisi and others react

Rugby

a year ago

Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy opens up on being betrayed by PSL club

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs urged to ditch free-agent quick fixes and build a long-term blueprint

Football

a year ago

Fans slam Kaizer Chiefs after third straight pre-season defeat in Netherlands

Football

a year ago

Maswanganyi steals spotlight in Spain with bold new look and teammates’ nickname

Football

a year ago

Spiller marks anniversary with touching message to Dricus du Plessis: 'My almost husband'

Sports

a year ago

Vasti Spiller shares a heartfelt message celebrating her relationship anniversary with UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis on social media.

Explained: Bafana Bafana's FIFA Ranking stagnation despite unbeaten run

Football

a year ago

The Bafana Bafana of South Africa's failure to move up in the latest FIFA rankings despite an impressive unbeaten run under coach Hugo Broos has been explained.

Why Kaizer Chiefs pulled out of the race to sign ex-Sundowns star this summer: 'Not the right player'

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs explain why they decided not to sign former Mamelodi Sundowns star Percy Tau, unveiling key factors behind their withdrawal from the deal.

Mzansi coach disgraced and deported to South Africa from US after sex crime conviction

Sports

a year ago

South African hockey coach Brett Clay has been convicted of a sex crime scandal in the United States of America and deported following the ruling.

South African wonderkid secures 7-year deal with European club

Football

a year ago

A 9-year-old South African football prodigy has secured a seven-year deal with a prestigious club in Europe, which marks the start of his wonderful football career.

Cheslin Kolbe spotted in Jozi with his children, shows off a R2.3 million luxury car

Rugby

a year ago

Springboks star Cheslin Kolbe spends quality family time with his children in Johannesburg while turning heads with a luxurious R2.3 million car.

Jesse Kriel flaunts R2.1m car after taking over as Springboks captain in Kolisi’s absence

Rugby

a year ago

Jesse Kriel steps in as Springboks captain in Siya Kolisi’s absence and shows off a luxury car that is reportedly worth R2.1 million on social media.

Sundowns shake up squad with more departures after Coetzee and Maboe's exit

Football

a year ago

Premier Soccer League giants Mamelodi Sundowns have confirm additional player departures following the exits of Rivaldo Coetzee and Lebohang Maboe.

WAFCON 2024: Banyana Banyana vs Ghana - Preview, h2h, lineups, time, where to watch

Football

a year ago

Some details about Banyana Banyana and Ghana clash, including match preview, head-to-head stats, predicted lineups, kick-off time, and where to watch live.

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