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.

2942 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Al Ahly sack coach after losing to Mamelodi Sundowns in CAF Champions League semi final

Football

a year ago

Rachel Kolisi, Layla Kolbe react as Handre Pollard's son marks one year birthday

Rugby

a year ago

Nabi opens up on what he told Kaizer Chiefs players, explains why they lost to Gallants

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs slip out of top eight after home defeat against Marumo Gallants

Football

a year ago

Dejected Riveiro explains why Pirates lost to Pyramids in CAF Champions League

Football

a year ago

Cardoso explains how Sundowns managed to eliminate Al Ahly in CAF Champions League

Football

a year ago

Pirates stumble as Pyramids secure CAF Champions League final ticket

Football

a year ago

Orlando Pirates have missed the golden chance to face Mamelodi Sundowns in the final of the CAF Champions League after losing to Pyramids FC in the semi-final.

Dricus du Plessis shares his secret to success amid proposed UFC bout with Chimaev

Sports

a year ago

South African MMA fighter Dricus du Plessis has unveiled the secret to his success amid ongoing talks about his proposed fight against Khamzat Chimaev.

Bafana Bafana star explains why he rejected Kaizer Chiefs' money for a move to Europe

Football

a year ago

A Bafana Bafana star has explained the reason behind his decision to turned down a big money offered by Kaizer Chiefs for an ambitious move to Europe.

Patrice Motsepe names European leagues Sundowns once matched in player salaries

Football

a year ago

Former Mamelodi Sundowns President Patrice Motsepe has listed some of the European leagues Masandawana used to compete with in terms of players' salaries.

Sundowns struggling to keep Bafana star worth R50m amid interest from Europe

Football

a year ago

PSL giants Mamelodi Sundowns are reportedly struggling to keep a Bafana Bafana star who is worth R50 million with strong interest from European clubs.

Siya Kolisi’s ex-wife, Rachel, reacts as Cheslin Kolbe takes Layla out on romantic date

Rugby

a year ago

Siya Kolisi former wife, Rachel Kolisi, has shared a comment after Springboks star Cheslin Kolbe took his wife, Layla Kolbe, on a romantic date this Easter.

Al Ahly suffer huge blow ahead of their tie against Sundowns in CAF Champions League

Football

a year ago

Al Ahly have suffered a huge setback ahead of their CAF Champions League semi-final return leg against Premier Soccer League giants Mamelodi Sundowns.

Orlando Pirates sign South African forward to rival Relebohile Mofokeng in his position

Football

a year ago

Premier Soccer League giants Orlando Pirates have reportedly signed a new South African forward who is set to rival Relebohile Mofokeng for his spot.

Orlando Pirates set to welcome back high-profile executive after year-long absence

Football

a year ago

Premier Soccer League giants Orlando Pirates are reportedly set to welcome back a top executive to the club after announcing his resignation a year ago

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