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

Author's articles

Kaizer Chiefs sign Portuguese striker from Persebaya Surabaya

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs announce first summer signing with Europe-Based defender joining the PSL giants

Football

a year ago

Ethan Chislett, 4 other Kaizer Chiefs signings so far this summer

Football

a year ago

Fiston Mayele, 2 other stars Sundowns can sign this summer after making over R200m at CWC

Football

a year ago

Ethan Chislett: What England based midfielder can add to Kaizer Chiefs next season

Football

a year ago

Tebogo Moloi: SA coach shares advice given to Sipho Mbule after signing for Pirates

Football

a year ago

Sipho Mbule told he has chance to break into Bafana's AFCON squad after joining Pirates

Football

a year ago

Ex-Kaizer ChiefsstarJunior Khanye believes Sipho Mbule’s move to Orlando Pirates gives him a crucial “last chance” to earn a spot in Bafana Bafana’s AFCON squad.

Ex-Sundowns star reacts to Broos' Bafana Bafana snub since 2021

Football

a year ago

Bongani Zungu has opened up about being left out of the Bafana Bafana squad by Hugo Broos, saying he holds no bitterness and respects the coach’s decision.

Agent explains why Orlando Pirates won race to sign Sipho Mbule over Kaizer Chiefs

Football

a year ago

Sipho Mbule's agent, Mike Makaab, has explained why the talented midfielder chose to sign with Orlando Pirates over Kaizer Chiefs after leaving Mamelodi Sundowns.

Pirates legend identifies critical challenge Abdeslam Ouaddou must avoid at the Bucs

Football

a year ago

An Orlando Pirates legend has pointed out a key challenge new head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou must avoid if he hopes to succeed at the Soweto giants.

Kaizer Chiefs legend ignores Amakhosi stars, names four standout performers in Betway Premiership

Football

a year ago

A Kaizer Chiefs legend has overlooked Amakhosi stars while naming top four players who impressed him the most this season in the Betway Premiership.

Pollen Ndlanya: Ex-Orlando Pirates star backs Mofokeng Over Ribeiro for Player of the Season award

Football

a year ago

A former Orlando Pirates star has explained why Relebohile Mofokeng should win the Betway Premiership Player of the Season award ahead of Lucas Ribeiro.

SAFA breaks silence after Banyana Banyana down tools over unpaid fees

Football

a year ago

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has responded to the payment dispute involving Banyana Banyana players ahead of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Why Abdeslam Ouaddou might not be the right fit for Pirates, 2 better alternatives named

Football

a year ago

Orlando Pirates' decision to appoint Abdeslam Ouaddou as coach has drawn criticism, with an experts suggesting the move falls short, and named two better options.

Relebohile Mofokeng's dad names who first spotted Pirates star's football talent

Football

a year ago

Relebohile Mofokeng’s father, Sechaba Mofokeng, has revealed who first identified the Orlando Pirates star’s football talent as he rises to the top.

Raphael Abiola

Raphael Abiola

Author's articles

Latest

Trending

Top stories