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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Kaizer Chiefs loanee misses penalty as Pirates cruise into Nedbank Cup semi final

Football

a year ago

Pirates star ruled out of SuperSport tie as Mofokeng, Mbatha risk missing Sundowns clash

Football

a year ago

Late Joost van Der Westhuizen’s daughter marks 19th birthday, SA celebrates her

Rugby

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs set to hijack Sundowns, Pirates moves for PSL star this summer

Football

a year ago

South African defender signs deal with Kaizer Chiefs, joins Nasreddine Nabi's squad

Football

a year ago

Mngqithi reacts after ending Mamelodi Sundowns' good run in Betway Premiership

Football

a year ago

Mngqithi stops Cardoso's run as Sundowns drop points against Arrows in PSL

Football

a year ago

Golden Arrows head coach Manqoba Mngqithi has got one over his former team Mamelodi Sundowns as he stopped their run of wins in the Premier Soccer League.

How Pirates can catch up with Sundowns despite 18-point gap after losing to Marumo Gallants

Football

a year ago

Orlando Pirates are facing a big task of dethroning Mamelodi Sundowns as the South African league champions after stumbling to a defeat against Marumo Gallants.

Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth troll each other on social media after training, SA joins them

Rugby

a year ago

Springboks superstars Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth troll themselves on social media as they both returned to training with their club side Sharks.

Nasreddine Nabi explains why Kaizer Chiefs struggled in hard fought win over Magesi

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has explained why the Soweto giants struggled in their difficult win over Magesi FC in the Betway Premiership on Tuesday.

Benni McCarthy: What Mosimane, Mourinho, Rashford, Ten Hag said about new Kenya coach

Football

a year ago

South African tactician Benni McCarthy has landed the Harambee Stars' coaching job and comments from legendary coaches about him resurfaces online.

Bafana Bafana star dumps PSL giants, joins a new club abroad

Football

a year ago

A South African international has decided to leave Premier Soccer League giants, Sekhukhune United, for a move to a club in the United States of America.

Manqoba Mngqithi returns to former club as head coach, targets revenge on PSL giants

Football

a year ago

Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi has returned to his old club months after being sacked by the Brazilian, and targets revenge against PSL giants.

Nasreddine Nabi issues update on Tashreeq Morris' injury ahead of Magesi clash

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has given an update on Tashreeq Morris' injury ahead of Amakhosi clash against Magesi FC in the Betway Premiership.

Nasreddine Nabi hails Kaizer Chiefs star after his performance against Sundowns

Football

a year ago

Nasreddine Nabi has hailed a Kaizer Chiefs star after his performance in the Glamour Boys defeat against Mamelodi Sundowns in the Premier Soccer League this weekend.

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