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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Soweto derby: Why it was a right call by ref to award Pirates a penalty against Kaizer Chiefs

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs react to late penalty awarded to Pirates by Ref in Soweto derby

Football

a year ago

Nabi reacts to late penalty awarded to Pirates in Kaizer Chiefs' loss in Soweto derby

Football

a year ago

Pirates beat Kaizer Chiefs after Maswanganyi scores ice cold penalty in Soweto derby

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs star Cross shows off R1.1m Audi car ahead of Soweto derby

Football

a year ago

South American star part ways with Mamelodi Sundowns, set to return to former club

Football

a year ago

Orlando Pirates vs Kaizer Chiefs: Preview, h2h, lineups, time, where to watch

Football

a year ago

Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs are set to lock horns in the first Soweto derby in the Betway Premiership this season at the FNB Stadium on Saturday.

PSL: Kaizer Chiefs' Nabi hits back at talks on Pirates being favourites to win Soweto derby

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi has responded to talks on Orlando Pirates being named the favourites to win the first Soweto derby in the Betway Premiership.

5 biggest derbies in African club football ahead of Pirates vs Kaizer Chiefs tie

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates are set to lock horns in the first Soweto derby this season, so we look at the biggest club derbies in Africa ahead of the game.

Bafana Bafana star leaves Mamelodi Sundowns, joins PSL rivals, SA celebrates him

Football

a year ago

A South African international has left Mamelodi Sundowns to complete a loan move to Premier Soccer League rivals for the remaining part of this season.

Soweto Derby: Kaizer Chiefs dealt huge blow ahead of Orlando Pirates clash in PSL

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs have dealt huge blow ahead of their mouthwatering clash with Orlando Pirates in the first Soweto derby in the Betway Premiership this season.

Rulani Mokwena's Wydad set to sign Sundowns star amid links with Kaizer Chiefs

Football

a year ago

Rulani Mokwena's Wydad Athletic Club are reportedly set to sign a Bafana Bafana star from Mamelodi Sundowns amid serious links with Kaizer Chiefs this January.

Orlando Pirates star hails Kaizer Chiefs' new signing ahead of Soweto derby

Football

a year ago

Orlando Pirates star Deon Hotto has showered praises on Kaizer Chiefs new signing ahead of the first Soweto derby in the Betway Premiership this season.

Vilakazi shares lovely moment with his family to celebrate Kaizer Chiefs' win

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs yougster Mfundo Vilakazi has shared a lovely moment with his family after the Glamour Boys' victory over Free Agents in the Nedbank Cup.

Pirates first team coach sends warning to Kaizer Chiefs ahead of Soweto derby

Football

a year ago

An Orlando Pirates first team coach has sent a strong warning to Kaizer Chiefs ahead of the first Soweto derby in the Betway Premiership this weekend.

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