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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Ex-PSL referee explains why Kaizer Chiefs' second goal against Sundowns was illegitimate

Football

a year ago

Sundowns' Morena turns singer in heartfelt Celine Dion moment with wife and kids, video

Football

a year ago

Ex-FIFA referee explains why it was difficult to rule out Kaizer Chiefs' offside goal

Football

a year ago

Bafana Bafana legend Shaun Bartlett celebrates eldest son on his 26th birthday

Football

a year ago

Super Eagles legend Okocha predicts Bafana Bafana vs Nigeria's tie

Football

a year ago

Nasreddine Nabi confirms that Bafana Bafana star has joined Kaizer Chiefs first team

Football

a year ago

How much Akani Simbine made after defeating African champion Ferdinand Omanyala in Botswana

Sports

a year ago

South African sprinter Akani Simbime made a huge amount after defeating African champions Ferdinand Omanyala at the Botswana Continental tour this weekend.

Cardoso reacts to Duba's comments about Suarez's error in Sundowns loss to Kaizer Chiefs

Football

a year ago

Miguel Cardoso has defended Lucas Suarez after Wandile Duba's comment about the Argentine defender's error during Mamelodi Sundowns loss against Kaizer Chiefs.

Nabi opens up on what he told Kaizer Chiefs players at halftime against Sundowns

Football

a year ago

Nasreddine Nabi has reacted after Kaizer Chiefs knocked Mamelodi Sundowns out of the Nedbank Cup in the semi-finals to secure a place in the finals.

Du Preez scores 'controversial' winner as Chiefs beat Sundowns, advance to Nedbank final

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs star Ashley du Preez scores a controversial goal as Amakhosi defeat Mamelodi Sundowns in the Nedbank Cup semi-final to seal a place in the final.

Pirates march into another Nedbank Cup final after defeating Marumo Gallants

Football

a year ago

Orlando Pirates are through to yet another final of the Nedbank Cup after defeating Marumo Gallants in the semi-finals of the competition on Sunday afternoon.

Kaizer Chiefs at risk of losing 5 players for Pirates tie as they face Sundowns in Nedbank Cup

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs risk losing some of their top Players ahead of their Betway Premiership clash against Orlando Pirates as they face Mamelodi Sundows in the Nedbank Cup.

Mamelodi Sundowns vs Kaizer Chiefs: Preview, h2h, lineups, time, where to watch

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns will lock horns with Kaizer Chiefs in the semi-final of the Nedbank Cup this weekend with the Brazilians being the favourites to win the tie.

Former rugby star complains about massively losing his memory

Rugby

a year ago

A former professional rugby star, Sébastian Chabal, has lamented losing his memory of the sport in a recent interview, as fans were left heartbroken.

Shauwn Mkhize Reacts to Royal AM Expulsion From Premier Soccer League, Video

Football

a year ago

Shauwn “MaMkhize” Mkhize has broken her silence concerning the expulsion of her club, Royal AM, from the Premier Soccer League due to her ongoing issues with SARS.

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