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.

2629 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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New twist to Saleng's situation at Orlando Pirates and could still feature this season

Football

a year ago

Mosimane, Ex Kaizer Chiefs coach, others who can replace Jose Riveiro at Pirates

Football

a year ago

Jose Riveiro breaks silence after deciding to leave Orlando Pirates in the summer

Football

a year ago

Bafana Bafana move up on latest FIFA rankings after back to back wins in WCQ

Football

a year ago

Nabi reportedly interested in signing PSL star worth R10m to bolster Kaizer Chiefs squad

Football

a year ago

Ugly scene erupts among Sundowns, Esperance fans in CAF champions league, video

Football

a year ago

Pirates secure crucial away win against MC Alger in CAF Champions League quarterfinal

Football

a year ago

Orlando Pirates took a first leg advantage over MC Alger as they secured a crucial win in CAF Champions League at the Stade du 5 Juillet 1962 on Tuesday evening.

Sundowns secure vital first leg win over ES Tunis in CAF Champions League quarterfinal

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns have secured a vital win over Esperance of Tunisia in the first leg of their CAF Champions League quarterfinal clash on Tuesday.

Ex-Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi flaunts his R1.75 million wristwatch, SA reacts

Football

a year ago

Former Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Manqoba Mngqithi showed off his R1.75 million worth wristwatch in a recent picture that went viral on social media.

Sundowns suffer huge blow ahead of their tie against ES Tunis in CAF Champions League

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns have suffered a huge blow ahead of their CAF Champions League quarter-final clash with Esperance Sportive de Tunis later today.

MC Alger vs Orlando Pirates: Preview, h2h, lineups, time, where to watch

Football

a year ago

Orlando Pirates are set to lock horns with Algerian giants, MC Alger. in the first leg of the CAF Champions League quarter-final clash on Tuesday.

2025 U17 AFCON: Witbooi scores as South Africa staged comeback win against Egypt

Football

a year ago

South African wonderkid Emile Witbooi as Amajimbos began their 2025 U17 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) account with a win over Egypt in Group B in Morocco.

Bafana Bafana hopeful Makhanya stands strong while marking Messi, SA hails him, Video

Football

a year ago

Bafana Bafana hopeful Olwethu Makhanya stood strong while marking former Barcelona star Lionel Messi during Philadelphia Union's clash with Inter Miami.

Former PSL star gives details of 9-month jail ordeal after being accused of sexual assault

Football

a year ago

A former Premier Soccer League star has come out to narrate his nine months jail ordeal after being accused of sexual assault which hindered his career.

Mngqithi explains how he outsmarted Nabi's Kaizer Chiefs in Golden Arrows' win

Football

a year ago

Lamontville Golden Arrows head coach Manqoba Mngqithi has explained how he outsmarted Nasreddine Nabi's Kaizer Chiefs in their clash in the Betway Premiership.

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