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

Author's articles

Ex FIFA referee, VAR expert explains why Pyramids goals against Pirates was ruled out

Football

a year ago

CAFCL semis: VAR takes centre stage as Pirates were held by Pyramids in South Africa

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns held by Al Ahly in CAF Champions League semifinal first leg

Football

a year ago

Donald Trump helps free SA boxer’s girlfriend from Russian prison: “Thank You Mr President"

Sports

a year ago

Dricus du Plessis' girlfriend flaunts her R450k car, anticipates road trip to Namibia

Sports

a year ago

CAFCL: Cardoso stance on Suarez ahead of Al Ahly tie after his error against Kaizer Chiefs

Football

a year ago

Simon ‘Bull’ Lehoko: Kaizer Chiefs legend dies, Motaung mourns: "He was kind and generous"

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs legend Simon ‘Bull’ Lehoko has passed on at the age of 74 with Kaizer Motaung paying tribute and sending a heartfelt message to his family.

Pirates set to sign South African rising star as Innocent Maela's replacement

Football

a year ago

Orlando Pirates are reportedly closing in on the signing of a South African defender as a replacement for Innocent Maela, who is expected to leave in the summer.

Nabi gets royal treatment in Sandton after Kaizer Chiefs' win over Sundowns, Mzansi hails him

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi was given a royal treatment by fans, when he was spotted in the streets of Sandton after Amakhosi's win over Mamelodi Sundowns.

African footballer dies at 28 after falling from 11th floor of apartment building, president mourns

Football

a year ago

African footballer Aaron Boupendza has tragically passed away at the age of 28 after falling from the 11th floor of an apartment building in China.

Thabang Sibanyoni: Sundowns axe Bafana star after six-year spell without a game

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns have cut ties with Bafana Bafana star Thabang Sibanyoni after going six years without making his debut for the Premier Soccer League giants.

Orlando Pirates given priority to sign their own South American star like Ribeiro

Football

a year ago

Orlando Pirates have been given top priority to sign their own South American star just like Mamelodi Sundowns forward Lucas Ribeiro ahead of next season.

Kaizer Chiefs' legend goes spiritual to help Amakhosi defeat Sundowns in Nedbank Cup

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs' legend Doctor Khumalo has narrated how he went spiritual to help his former club defeat Mamelodi Sundowns in the Nedbank Cup semi-finals.