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.

2633 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Riveiro explains why he gives Pirates academy players chance in first team

Football

a year ago

PSL: Riveiro makes bold statement on title race between Pirates and Sundowns

Football

a year ago

Bafana Bafana and Sundowns legend explains why Themba Zwane is so special

Football

a year ago

Mokwena names who to blame after Wydad drop points, complains about pitch and fans

Football

a year ago

Former Bafana Bafana star retires from football at 25 due to religious beliefs

Football

a year ago

Saleng's agent break silence on Bafana Bafana star's issues with Orlando Pirates

Football

a year ago

Nasreddine Nabi reportedly interested in re signing former Kaizer Chiefs star

Football

a year ago

Tunisian tactician Nasreddine Nabi is reportedly interested in signing a former Kaizer Chiefs defender in the summer, but Amakhosi need to pay hefty price.

Mosimane's wife explains what happened between ex Sundowns coach and Esteghlal

Football

a year ago

Pitso Mosimane's wife and agent, Moira Tlhagale, has explained what happened between her husband and Iranian side Esteghlal during his time in Asia.

Mamelodi Sundowns stroll past TS Galaxy to extend their lead in Betway Premiership

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns have extended their lead on the Betway Premiership table after thrashing TS Galaxy 4-1 at the Lucas Moripe Stadium on Saturday evening.

Pirates came back from a goal down to beat Cape Town City at Orlando Stadium

Football

a year ago

Orlando Pirates score late as they came back from a goal down to defeat Cape Town City in their Betway Premiership fixture at the Orlando Stadium this weekend.

Kaizer Chiefs secure deal with South American midfielder amid interest from other clubs

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs have secured deal for a South American midfielder amid reports about other clubs showing interest in signing the player in tthe summer.

Nabi defends Kaizer Chiefs star over criticism after SuperSport's thrashing in PSL

Football

a year ago

Nasreddine Nabi has come out to show support for a Kaizer Chiefs star over criticism from fans after Amakhosi's hammering against SuperSport United in PSL.

Cardoso happy Sundowns avoided Pirates in CAFCL, speaks on facing Esperance

Football

a year ago

Miguel Cardoso has explained why he's happy Mamelodi Sundowns avoided Orlando Pirates in the CAF Champions League and spoke on facing Esperance in the quarters.

CAFCL draw: Bafana star returns to SA as Sundowns, Pirates learn quarterfinal opponents

Football

a year ago

The two Premier Soccer League sides, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns, in the CAF Champions League have learned their quarter-final opponents.

Sundowns' 10 men stage comeback against Gallants, go 12 points clear of Pirates

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns continue their impressive run in the Betway Premiership as they came back from a goal down to defeat Marumo Gallants on Wednesday evening.

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