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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Orlando Pirates star desperate for overseas move at all costs this January

Football

a year ago

Orlando Pirates star leaves Soweto giants, returns to former club

Football

a year ago

Ex-Real Madrid striker eyeing move to Kaizer Chiefs despite links to Sundowns, Pirates

Football

a year ago

PSL: Mofokeng in serious danger of missing Orlando Pirates vs Kaizer Chiefs Clash

Football

a year ago

Siya Kolisi links up with Real Madrid star after UEFA Champions League tie

Football

a year ago

Video of Siya Kolisi and Ox Nche looking like elite bodyguards for Chelsea star trends, SA reacts

Rugby

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs legend names Bafana Bafana star who will fit perfectly at Amakhosi

Football

a year ago

A Kaizer Chiefs legend has named the Bafana Bafana star who will be a perfect fit at the Soweto giants if they eventually sign him from Premier Soccer League rivals.

Mamelodi Sundowns stage come back against Magesi to extend their lead in PSL

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns extend their lead on the Betway Premiership table after coming from a goal down to defeat Magesi FC at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Wednesday.

Dricus du Plessis drives R1.3 million Ford Mustang GT fast car in South Africa, Video

Sports

a year ago

UFC middleweight champion, Dricus du Plessis, was spotted driving through the streets of South Africa in his expensive Ford Mustang GT S550 fast car.

Rachel Kolisi celebrates Eben Etzebeth and Anlia's daughter on her birthday

Rugby

a year ago

Siya Kolisi's estranged wife Rachel Kolisi has joined others to celebrate the first-ever birthday anniversary of Eben and Anlia Etzebeth's daughter.

DJ Karri reacts to Vilakazi's dance, celebrates another Kaizer Chiefs star's birthday

Football

a year ago

South African record producer DJ Karri has commented on Mfundo Vilakazi doing the Lakodura dance after scoring in Kaizer Chiefs' win over Sekhukhune United in PSL.

"The Best": SA salutes Rulani Mokwena as he sets new record in Morocco

Football

a year ago

South Africans and Wydad fans have saluted Rulani Mokwena after leading the Red Castle to three successive wins in the Botola Pro League on Sunday.

Eben and Anlia Etzebeth's daughter marks 1st birthday, SA celebrates her

Rugby

a year ago

Springboks star Eben Etzebeth and his wife Anlia celebrate their daughter on her first ever birthday, with South Africans also joining them in celebrating her.

Springboks legend Victor Matfield celebrates daughter's matric pass, SA praises her

Football

a year ago

South African rugby legend Victor Matfield has celebrated his daughter's matric achievement on social media with South Africans joining him to celebrate her.

Siya Kolisi posts cryptic message after Rachel stylishly throws shade at him

Rugby

a year ago

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi has shared a cryptic message on his page on Instagram after his estranged wife stylishly threw shades at him a few days ago.

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