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.

2630 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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

Football

a year ago

Nabi hails Yusuf Maart despite missing penalty in Kaizer Chiefs' loss to Golden Arrows

Football

a year ago

Why PSL clubs would find it hard to compete with Sundowns next season after recent update

Football

a year ago

Mngqithi leads Golden Arrows to victory over Kaizer Chiefs in Betway Premiership

Football

a year ago

PSL clubs interested in signing Bafana Bafana star from Kaizer Chiefs after top performance

Football

a year ago

Nation could miss World Cup after being listed in Trump’s travel ban amid SA, US govt controversy

Football

a year ago

FIFA CWC: How much Sundowns will earn as participation fees compared to others

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns are set to be paid heavily after emerging as one of the representative of African clubs at the 2025 FIFA World Club Cup in the United States.

Relebohile Mofokeng shares cryptic post after Bafana Bafana victories in WCQ

Football

a year ago

Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng has shared a cryptic post on social media after Bafana Bafana back to back victory in their World Cup qualifier.

FIFA threatens to ban African country amid South Africa's player eligibility controversy

Football

a year ago

The World football governing body, FIFA has threatened to ban an African country form international football amid South Africa's player eligibility controversy.

SA to lose 3 points? How FIFA punished Nigeria, 1 other country for similar Mokoena blunder

Football

a year ago

The World Football Governing Body, FIFA, have punished different countries that had similar case like South Africa after they fielded an ineligible player.

2026 FIFA WCQ: Who's to blame for Mokoena's blunder as Bafana Bafana risk point deduction

Football

a year ago

South Africa are at risk of point deduction after fielding an ineligible player against Lesotho in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier last week.

Super Eagles star addresses possibilities of point deduction for South Africa after Zimbabwe draw

Football

a year ago

A Super Eagles star has shared his thoughts after being asked about the possibilities of point deduction for the Bafana Bafana in the World Cup qualifier.

WCQ: Advantage for Bafana Bafana as Super Eagles stumble against Zimbabwe

Football

a year ago

Bafana Bafana of South Africa have been handed a big advantage in their quest to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Nigeria dropped points against Zimbabwe.

Sundowns star omitted from SA squad against Benin as Bafana Bafana risk point deduction

Football

a year ago

A Mamelodi Sundowns star has been omitted from the Bafana Bafana squad to face Benin Republic in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Ivory Coast.

Siya and Rachel Kolisi react as Etzebeth celebrates wife Anlia on her birthday

Rugby

a year ago

Siya Kolisi and his estranged wife Rachel Kolisi have joined Springboks star Eben Etzebeth in celebrating his partner, Anlia, on her birthday on social media.

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