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.

2938 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Bafana Bafana star blamed for Sundowns' CAF Champions League final heartbreak

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs reportedly sign Bafana Bafana star from Orlando Pirates

Football

a year ago

Pablo Martin: Why Pirates shouldn’t appoint ex Real Madrid coach as Riveiro’s replacement

Football

a year ago

Rising South African star set for sensational Kaizer Chiefs return from Europe

Football

a year ago

Cardoso hails Sundowns players despite CAF Champions League final loss against Pyramids

Football

a year ago

Riveiro's spending spree continues: Al Ahly sign former EPL star in R50m window

Football

a year ago

Cardoso reflects on CAFCL final heartbreak with pride, explains why Sundowns lost

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has reflected on his team's defeat against Pyramids FC in the CAF Champions League final on Sunday evening.

CAFCL Final: Why Mamelodi Sundowns goal against Pyramids FC should've been disallowed

Football

a year ago

A sport journalist has explained why Mamelodi Sundowns only goal in their 2-1 loss against Pyramids FC in the CAF Champions League should've been disallowed.

How much Sundowns made compared to Pyramids, Pirates after losing in CAF Champions League final

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns still made a reasonable amount of money despite losing the CAF Champions League tile to first-time winners Pyramids FC this weekend.

Mamelodi Sundowns left heartbroken as Pyramids win first ever CAF Champions League

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns have been left heartbroken after losing the second leg of the CAF Champions League final against Pyramids FC in Cairo on Sunday evening.

Cardoso explains how Sundowns must approach Champions League final against Pyramids

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has reflected on how the Brazilians are going to approach the CAF Champions League final against Pyramids FC.

CAFCL Final: Pyramids vs Sundowns - Preview, h2h, lineups, time, where to watch

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns and Egyptian giants Pyramids FC are set to lock horns in the second leg of the CAF Champions League final on Sunday, June 1, 2025.

Cheslin Kolbe returns to SA, flaunts two expensive cars worth R3.4m combined

Rugby

a year ago

Two-time Rugby World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe returns to South Africa and shows off two luxury cars worth R3.4 million combined which sparked reactions online.

Inside Mfundo Vilakazi's luxurious new car: Kaizer Chiefs star levels up in style

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs and South Africa U20 star Mfundo Vilakazi turns heads on social media with his brand-new luxury car. after ending the season with two titles.

Pirates legend urges Kaizer Chiefs to sack Nasreddine Nabi despite winning Nedbank Cup

Football

a year ago

An Orlando Pirates legend has urged Kaizer Chiefs to sack Nasreddine Nabi despite ending their trophy drought by wining the Nedbank Cup this season.

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