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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Mngqithi blasts people who criticise his playing style at Mamelodi Sundowns

Football

a year ago

Mdaka speaks on uncertainty over Club Brugge's decision to release Campbell for U20 AFCON

Football

a year ago

Former PSL star explains challenge South African players face in the US MLS

Football

a year ago

Benin coach discloses why he's worried ahead of facing Bafana Bafana in WCQ

Football

a year ago

McCarthy scores as Kaizer Chiefs did double over Pirates in DDC Soweto derby

Football

a year ago

How much Simbine made after finishing third in 60m race at World Athletics Indoor Championships

Sports

a year ago

PSL manager tips Rulani Mokwena to be one of the best coaches in the World

Football

a year ago

A Premier Soccer League manager has tipped former Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena to become one of the best football tacticians in the world.

Hugo Broos names Sundowns star who might miss Benin clash in WCQ, explains why

Football

a year ago

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has named the Mamelodi Sundowns star who might miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against the Benin Republic.

FIFA WCQ: Victor Osimhen shines as Nigeria defeat Rwanda in Kigali

Football

a year ago

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen impresses as Nigeria get their first win in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers after defeating Rwanda in Kigali.

South Africa vs Lesotho: Hugo Broos announces Bafana Bafana starting lineup for WCQ

Football

a year ago

South African national team head coach Hugo Broos has announced the Bafana Bafana starting lineup to face Lesotho in their World Cup qualifiers this evening.

SuperSport Utd appoint Ex Sundowns star as temporary replacement for Gavin Hunt

Football

a year ago

SuperSport United have appointed a former Mamelodi Sundowns player as a their new interim manager after sacking former Kaizer Chiefs coach Gavin Hunt.

Rachel Kolisi talks about Siya Kolisi, explains why they partnered on same course

Rugby

a year ago

South African businesswoman Rachel Kolisi talked about her former husband Siya Kolisi and explained why she and the Springboks captain partnered on the same course.

Etzebeth's wife Anlia reacts as Rachel Kolisi opens up on her journey after divorce

Rugby

a year ago

The wife of Springboks star Eben Etzebeth, Anlia, has reacted after Siya Kolisi's estranged wife, Rachel, opened up on her journey since her divorce on social media.

Ex Sundowns star explains why he rejected huge money from Kaizer Chiefs for PSL giants

Football

a year ago

A former Mamelodi Sundowns star has explained he rejected a big money offer from Kaizer Chiefs in favour for a move to Premier Soccer League giants.

Nasreddine Nabi remains the perfect manager for Kaizer Chiefs despite poor start

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has been under pressure of keeping his job at the Naturena after the Glamour Boys recent defeat in the Betway Premiership.

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