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.

2632 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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

Football

a year ago

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

Rugby

a year ago

Zimbabwean woman 'threatens' to divorce her Nigerian husband if Super Eagles beat them

Football

a year ago

Benin vs South Africa: Preview, h2h, lineups, time, where to watch

Football

a year ago

WCQ: Why Hugo Broos shouldn't risk Teboho Mokoena in Bafana Bafana's clash against Benin

Football

a year ago

3 Bafana Bafana stars who deserve to start in South Africa's WCQ against Benin

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs pushing hard to sign Bafana Bafana star from PSL rivals

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly pushing hard to sign a South African international from their Premier Soccer League rivals in the next summer transfer window.

Kaizer Chiefs youngster rated as the best by Amakhosi goalkeeper trainer

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper trainer, Aubrey Mathibe, has rated one of the Glamour Boys' academy products as one of the best players he's ever seen in his position.

Botswana FA apologise to former Kaizer Chiefs star over captaincy controversy

Football

a year ago

The Botswana Football Association has apologized to a former Kaizer Chiefs defender in response to the recent controversy regarding the national team’s captaincy.

'Nigeria players will want me to beat Bafana Bafana' -Benin coach says ahead of WCQ

Football

a year ago

Benin head coach Gernot Rohr has explained why the Super Eagles of Nigeria players will want him to beat Bafana Bafana in the World Cup qualifier.

Football agent confirms Kaizer Chiefs' interest in Bafana Bafana star

Football

a year ago

A football agent has confirmed that Kaizer Chiefs are interested in signing a South African international after holding talks with the Soweto giants.

Hugo Broos explains how Nigeria can help Bafana Bafana in World Cup qualifier

Football

a year ago

South African national team head coach Hugo Broos has explained how the Super Eagles of Nigeria can help Bafana Bafana in the World Cup qualifier.

Coach Mdaka not satisfied about Amajita’s performance despite thrashing Botswana 6-0

Football

a year ago

South Africa Under-20 coach Raymond Mdaka remained critical of his team's overall performance and application on the day, despite thrashing Botswana 6-0 on Saturday.

Benni McCarthy explains why Kenya lost to Gabon on first home game in WCQ

Football

a year ago

South African tactician Benni McCarthy has explained why the Harambee Stars of Kenya lost to Gabon on his first home match in the World Cup qualifier.

Mngqithi aims subtle dig at Orlando Pirates over their title race with Mamelodi Sundowns

Football

a year ago

Former Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Manqoba Mngqithi has aimed a stylish dig at Orlando Pirates over their ongoing title race with the Brazilians in the PSL.

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