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.

2640 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Dricus du Plessis shares plan to fight in South Africa, names opponent he wants next

Football

a year ago

Dricus du Plessis beats Sean Strickland again to retain UFC middleweight belt, SA rejoices

Sports

a year ago

SuperSport United CEO explains why he allowed Morris to join Kaizer Chiefs

Football

a year ago

Top clubs in Europe show interest in signing South African forward from Sundowns

Football

a year ago

UFC 312: How Du Plessis defeated Strickland, what's next for the middleweight champion

Sports

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns thrash Pirates in Pretoria to take charge of PSL title race

Football

a year ago

Nasreddine Nabi confirms rejecting a top coaching job to remain at Kaizer Chiefs

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has confirmed rejecting a top coaching job from a national team to remain with the Glamour Boys this season.

Kaizer Chiefs complete season double over Stellenbosch as new signing impresses

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs have done a season double over Stellenbosch FC in the Betway Premiership as the Glamour Boys secured all three points against the Stellies in Cape.

Mosimane aims subtle dig at Sundowns, gives verdict on Kaizer Chiefs, Pirates coaches

Football

a year ago

South African tactician Pitso Mosimane has given verdict on the coaches at Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns while aiming dig at the Brazilians.

Late Joost van der Westhuizen’s wife pays tribute 8 years after his passing, SA gets emotional

Rugby

a year ago

The wife of late Joost van der Westhuizen, Amor Vittone, has paid a heartfelt tribute eight years after the passing of the former Springboks captain.

Dricus du Plessis hails Elon Musk, Trump for criticising SA’s 'race-based' laws, Mzansi Reacts

Sports

a year ago

UFC middleweight champions Dricus du Plessis has praised US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk for criticising the race-based laws in South Africa.

Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates: What to expect, favourites to win the match

Football

a year ago

The Betway Premiership is set to witness another top clash between Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates this weekend at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium.

Jose Riveiro brags ahead of Orlando Pirates clash with Mamelodi Sundowns in PSL

Football

a year ago

Spanish manager Jose Riveiro has bragged about his team, Orlando Pirates, ahead of their mouthwatering clash against Mamelodi Sundowns in the Betway Premiership.

Ex-Orlando Pirates star opens up on failed move to Kaizer Chiefs

Football

a year ago

A former Orlando Pirates star has opened up on his failed move to Kaizer Chiefs a few years ago claiming he was left disappointed for not joining the Soweto giants.

UFC 312 | Du Plessis vs Strickland: Preview, venue, when and how to watch the fight

Sports

a year ago

South African MMA fighter Dricus du Plessis is set to face Sean Strickland in a UFC title defence fight in the middleweight division in Australia this weekend.

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