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.

2646 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Riveiro speechless while explaining why Orlando Pirates lost to Cape Town City

Football

a year ago

Nabi reacts to Kaizer Chiefs' win over Stellenbosch, explains Cross' early substitution

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs celebrate 55 years in style as they defeat Stellenbosch in PSL

Football

a year ago

Siya Kolisi's ex-wife Rachel reacts as Etzebeth's wife Anlia posts Christmas family pictures

Rugby

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs vs Stellenbosch FC: Preview, h2h, lineups, time, where to watch

Football

a year ago

Pirates legend names 4 PSL stars Kaizer Chiefs should sign for Nabi this January

Football

a year ago

Percy Tau set to be unveiled by new club amid Kaizer Chiefs' interest in Bafana star

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly set to miss out on the signing of Percy Tau from Al Ahly as the South African international is said to be close to joining a new club.

Report: African giants interested in signing Mofokeng from Pirates amid links with Barcelona

Football

a year ago

An African top side are reportedly showing interest in signing Relebohile Mofokeng from Orlando Pirates despite the Bafana Bafana star's links with Barcelona.

Orlando Pirates dealt with huge blow ahead of Cape Town City clash in PSL

Football

a year ago

Orlando Pirates have been dealt with a huge blow ahead of their mouthwatering clash with Cape Town City in the Betway Premiership on Wednesday evening.

McKenzie raises concerns as South Africa, Rwanda plan to host Formula 1 Grand Prix

Sports

a year ago

South Africa’s sports minister Gayton McKenzie has suggested an unfair treatment of Africa as Mzansi and Rwanda battle for Formula 1 Grand Prix hosting rights.

Nabi makes transfer demand to Kaizer Chiefs' board after losing to Cape Town City

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has made a transfer demand from Amakhosi board after their 1-0 loss against Cape Town City in the Betway Premiership.

Nabi explains why Kaizer Chiefs lost to Cape Town City, sends strong message to players

Football

a year ago

Tunisian tactician Nasreddine Nabi has explained why Kaizer Chiefs lost to Cape Town City in the Betway Premiership and also sent a strong message to his players.

Miguel Cardoso explains why Sundowns lost to Raja Casablanca in CAF Champions League

Football

a year ago

Portuguese manager Miguel Cardoso has explained why Mamelodi Sundowns stumbled to a defeat against Raja Casablanca in the CAF Champions League this weekend.

Raja Casablanca vs Mamelodi Sundowns: Preview, h2h, lineups, time, where to watch

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns are set to face Raja Casablanca in the second leg of their CAF Champions League group stage clash after winning the first leg in South Africa.

Nasreddine Nabi confirms 3 players will join Kaizer Chiefs senior team in January

Football

a year ago

Tunisian tactician Nasreddine Nabi has confirmed that three players will join Kaizer Chiefs senior side from the DStv Diski Challenge team in January.

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