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.

2641 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Mamelodi Sundowns set to announce 3 new signings including two Bafana Bafana stars

Football

a year ago

Dricus du Plessis shows off R5 million Mercedes Benz on his 31st birthday

Football

a year ago

Rachel Kolisi questions her existence amid divorce from Siya Kolisi, SA sympathises with her

Rugby

a year ago

"Don't say you can't," Siya Kolisi’s encouraging words help his daughter ride a bike

Rugby

a year ago

Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana legend shows off his expensive Jeep wrangler

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs' R6 million offer for top midfielder rejected, told to pay R40 million

Football

a year ago

Former Kenya star explains why McCarthy will fail if appointed Harambee stars coach

Football

a year ago

A former Kenyan international has explained why South African coach Benni McCarthy will fail if he's eventually appointed as the new coach of Harambee Stars.

Orlando Pirates place huge transfer fee on Bafana Bafana forward

Football

a year ago

Orlando Pirates have placed a heavy transfer fee on a Bafana Bafana forward amid reports linking him away from the Premier Soccer League giants this January.

Kaizer Chiefs favourites to sign Bafana Bafana midfielder ahead of Orlando Pirates

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly in front running to sign a South African midfielder ahead of their neighbours, Orlando Pirayes, from Premier Soccer League rivals.

Dricus du Plessis proposes to girlfriend at his 31st birthday celebration party

Sports

a year ago

UFC middleweight champion, Dricus du Plessis took the bold step by turning his birthday celebration party to an engagement party while proposing to his girlfriend.

Al Ahly coach aims subtle dig at Percy Tau after his move to Qatar

Football

a year ago

Al Ahly SC head coach Marcel Koller has aimed a subtle dig at South African international Percy Tau after leaving the Red Devils for a Qatar club.

Stellenbosch set to sign former Kaizer Chiefs star as Jayden Adams' replacement

Football

a year ago

Stellenbosch FC are reportedly closing in on the signing of a former Kaizer Chiefs player as a replacement for Jayden Adams who's set to join Mamelodi Sundowns.

Siya Kolisi flaunts R2.4 million Mercedes Benz GLS, takes his kids on a ride

Rugby

a year ago

Springboks captain, Siya Kolisi, was spotted showing off his R2.4 Million Mercedes Benz GLS on social media as he took his children on a ride in his expensive car.

Rachel Kolisi 'observes' as Eben Etzebeth and wife share lovely couple moment on the beach

Rugby

a year ago

Siya Kolisi's estranged wife, Rachel Kolisi, reacted to a lovely couple moment between Springboks' Eben Etzebeth and his wife, Anlia Etzebeth, on the beach.

South African rugby legend murdered in Free State on his smallholding

Rugby

a year ago

South African rugby legend and retired magistrate, Pier Bester, was murdered at his smallholding near Bloemfontein over the weekend; he died at the age of 63.

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