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.

2524 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Cardoso comments after matching Sundowns record set by Mokwena

Football

a month ago

Andile Jali reveals details of Mokwena fallout, likens him to Mosimane

Football

a month ago

Court ruling blocks Kaizer Chiefs move for top South African prospect

Football

a month ago

Rugby legend dies at 70 after brief illness, fans left devastated

Rugby

a month ago

Ex-Sundowns star backs Mofokeng for European move away from Pirates

Football

a month ago

New details reveal cause of death of Shane Christie

Rugby

a month ago

Rugby star retires at 27 following terminal cancer diagnosis

Rugby

a month ago

A rugby star has announced his retirement at just 27 after being diagnosed with terminal cancer, bringing a heartbreaking end to his promising career.

Proteas star announces shock retirement from international cricket

Sports

a month ago

A Proteas star has announced his immediate retirement from international cricket, bringing an end to a distinguished career with South Africans celebrating him.

Rassie Erasmus shares heartfelt family moment with former wife

Rugby

a month ago

Rassie Erasmus, Springboks head coach, shared a heartwarming family moment as he reunited with his former wife for a special occasion for his daughter.

Amakhosi coach applauded for role in dominant 8-0 national team triumph

Football

a month ago

A Kaizer Chiefs coach has been praised for masterminding an emphatic 8-0 national team victory, earning widespread recognition for his tactical influence.

Ex-Bafana Bafana international lands head coach role in Europe

Football

a month ago

A former South African international has been appointed as head coach of a European club, marking a significant step in his coaching career outside Africa.

Mofokeng advised to address key flaw before moving abroad amid interest from European club

Football

a month ago

Relebohile Mofokeng has been urged to fix a key weakness in his game before making a potential overseas move, with Monaco reportedly interested in the rising star.

Kaizer Chiefs urged to target two Bafana Bafana stars from Pirates this summer

Football

a month ago

Kaizer Chiefs have been urged to consider signing two South African internationals from Soweto rivals Orlando Pirates in the summer ahead of next season.

Broos explains Bafana Bafana defeat to Panama despite Mbokazi’s stunning goal

Football

a month ago

Hugo Broos has explained why Bafana Bafana lost to Panama despite a superb goal from Mbekezile Mbokazi, highlighting reasons behind the result in Cape Town.

Springboks star ruled out for 2026 as Erasmus searches for replacement

Rugby

a month ago

A Springboks star has been ruled out for 2026, forcing Rassie Erasmus to begin searching for a suitable replacement as the team prepares for upcoming competitions.

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