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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Report: Benni McCarthy snubs PSL, lands top job months after leaving Manchester United

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns dominate top 3 best South African players in 2024

Football

a year ago

January transfer window: Bafana Bafana stars who are still without clubs

Football

a year ago

3 PSL clubs that need to appoint new coaches before league resume in January

Football

a year ago

Shalulile, 3 other PSL stars who should consider joining new clubs in January

Football

a year ago

Sundowns star, Bafana Bafana forward, other players Kaizer Chiefs can sign for Nabi in January

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs told position they need to sign new quality players in January

Football

a year ago

Premier Soccer League side Kaizer Chiefs have advised by their former player about the position they need to sign new quality players in the January transfer window.

Nasreddine Nabi disappointed as Kaizer Chiefs star suffers injury setback

Football

a year ago

Tunisian tactician Nasreddine Nabi has expressed his disappointment as a Kaizer Chiefs star suffered an injury setback ahead of their match against Chippa United.

Papi Zothwane addresses his future at Magesi after narrow loss to Orlando Pirates

Football

a year ago

South African tactician Papi Zothwane has addressed his future as Magesi FC head coach after their narrow loss to Orlando Pirates in the Betway Premiership.

Rulani Mokwena opens up on his future at Wydad AC after 4-1 loss

Football

a year ago

South African tactician Rulani Mokwena has addressed his future at Wydad Athletic Club after the Red Castles' 4-1 thrashing against Maghreb de Fes.

Al Ahly told not to let Percy Tau leave amid links with Kaizer Chiefs

Football

a year ago

Egyptian Premier League giants Al Ahly have been advised not to let South African international Percy Tau leave the club amid links with Kaizer Chiefs.

Nabi explains why Kaizer Chiefs stars played with fear against Chippa United

Football

a year ago

Tunisian tactician Nasreddine Nabi has explained why Kaizer Chiefs players played with fear during their 1-0 win over Chippa United in the Betway Premiership.

Pitso Mosimane laments about major problems he's facing at Esteghlal FC

Football

a year ago

Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane has complained about the issues he's facing at his new club Esteghlal FC in the Iranian Persian Gulf Pro League.

English manager provides new update on Lyle Foster's fitness after his return

Football

a year ago

English coach Scott Parker has provided a new update about Bafana Bafana star Lyle Foster's fitness after returning to the pitch in Burnley vs Sheffield United.

Cardoso states what Sundowns job forced him to do for the first time

Football

a year ago

Portuguese manager Miguel Cardoso has stated what Mamelodi Sundowns coaching job has forced him to do for the first time in his managerial career.

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