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 Sports Journalist with over nine 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.

3188 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Kaizer Chiefs lose two players to PSL rival ahead of 2026/27 season

Football

23 days ago

Springboks star rejects claims he and teammate were targeted by All Blacks at Ellis Park

Rugby

23 days ago

Rassie Erasmus explains Springboks star's return plan and Wessels' new role

Rugby

24 days ago

Touching Joost van der Westhuizen throwback shared by son Jordan at Ellis Park

Rugby

24 days ago

Erasmus breaks down Springboks' defeat to All Blacks ahead of must-win Test

Rugby

24 days ago

Springboks star drops out as Siya Kolisi returns to matchday squad

Rugby

24 days ago

Springboks star aiming to end ‘curse’ in second All Blacks clash in Cape Town

Rugby

25 days ago

A Springboks star is determined to break an unwanted ‘curse’ when South Africa face the All Blacks of New Zealand in their second Cape Town clash.

Springboks star and wife welcome their first child

Rugby

25 days ago

A Springboks star and his wife have announced the arrival of their first child, celebrating the joyful start of a new chapter in their lives as a family.

Erasmus delivers injury updates after naming Springboks squad to face All Blacks

Rugby

25 days ago

Rassie Erasmus has revealed worrying updates concerning his team after naming the Springboks squad for their upcoming All Blacks clash in Cape Town.

Mamelodi Sundowns target Bafana Bafana star after Orlando Pirates exit

Football

25 days ago

Mamelodi Sundowns are reportedly targeting a Bafana Bafana star following his departure from Orlando Pirates, with a potential move to Chloorkop on the cards.

Hugo Broos speaks out on Pitso Mosimane's possible Bafana Bafana appointment

Football

25 days ago

Hugo Broos has warned the South African Football Association against appointing Pitso Mosimane as the next Bafana Bafana coach, raising concerns over the move.

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Favourites for MTN8 title after Sundowns suffer shock against Golden Arrows

Football

26 days ago

Mamelodi Sundowns' setback against Lamontville Golden Arrows has changed the MTN8 title race, with new favourites emerging to lift the trophy this season.

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Miguel Cardoso learns why Sundowns lost to Golden Arrows in MTN8 semi-final first leg

Football

26 days ago

Miguel Cardoso has been told what went wrong for Mamelodi Sundowns in their MTN8 semi-final first-leg defeat to Lamontville Golden Arrows this weekend.

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Golden Arrows told what it will take to eliminate Sundowns from MTN8 semi-finals

Football

26 days ago

Lamontville Golden Arrows have been told what they must do to eliminate Mamelodi Sundowns and reach the MTN8 final ahead of their semi-final clash.

Miguel Cardoso criticises Mamelodi Sundowns stars after shock Golden Arrows defeat

Football

26 days ago

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has criticised his players and explained why Masandawana suffered defeat to Golden Arrows in MTN8 semi-finals.

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