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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Hugo Broos confirms why Kaizer Chiefs players were left out of Bafana Bafana squad

Football

a year ago

Jose Riveiro: Spanish tactician joins new club days after leaving Orlando Pirates

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs stars left out as Hugo Broos announces final Bafana Bafana squad

Football

a year ago

Mandla Ncikazi on Pirates’ historic season and the Ball boy who made it to Bafana Bafana

Football

a year ago

Sipho Mbule: Mamelodi Sundowns face tough decision on Bafana Bafana star's future

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs urged not to sign Bafana Bafana star who's also Orlando Pirates target

Football

a year ago

Eben Etzebeth alongside pregnant wife and daughter spend quality time on the beach

Rugby

a year ago

Springboks star Eben Etzebeth was spotted alongside his pregnant wife, Anlia Etzebeth, and daughter, Elizabedi, spending quality time together on the beach.

CAFCL Final: Why it would be difficult for Mamelodi Sundowns to beat Pyramids in Egypt

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns face a tough task in the CAF Champions League final when when they travel to Egypt to face Pyramids FC for the second leg this weekend.

3 Sundowns stars who deserve to start against Pyramids FC in CAFCL final second leg

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns have been urged to use all their best players when they face Pyramids FC in the second leg of the CAF Champions League final next weekend.

Kaizer Chiefs legend explains why Amakhosi failed this season despite winning Nedbank Cup

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs legend Neil Tovey has opened up on the reason Amakhosi still failed this season despite ending their trophy drought by winning the Nedbank Cup.

Kaizer Chiefs legend explains why Sundowns drew against Pyramids in CAFCL final

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs legend Doctor Khumalo has explained why Mamelodi Sundowns stumble to a draw against Pyramids in the CAF Champions League, names the player they needed.

Ncikazi defends young Bucs, claims Orlando Pirates' failures not their fault

Football

a year ago

Orlando Pirates interim manager has defended the young players in the Buccaneers first team squad after their recent poor performance in all competitions.

Cardoso calls for calm ahead of Sundowns' tough Pyramids test in CAFCL final

Football

a year ago

Miguel Cardoso has called for calm ahead Mamelodi Sundowns tie with Pyramids FC in the second leg of the CAF Champions League final after failing to win the first.

Nabi points out Kaizer Chiefs' source of joy despite top eight heartbreak this season

Football

a year ago

Nasreddine Nabi points out key areas of pride in Kaizer Chiefs’ performance, offering the fans reasons to be happy despite failing to make top eight in the league.

CAFCL Final: Cardoso defends decision to bench Bafana Bafana star against Pyramids

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has defended his decision to bench Bafana Bafana star Themba Zwane in the CAF Champions League final against Pyramids FC.

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