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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Rulani Mokwena names who's to blame for Wydad's 4-1 thrashing against MAS de Fez

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a year ago

Jose Riviero explains why Orlando Pirates were 'poor' despite defeating Magesi FC

Football

a year ago

Transfer: Alexander-Arnold made right decision of wanting to dump Liverpool for Real Madrid

Football

a year ago

Favourite team to win Betway Premiership this season between Sundowns, Pirates

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns made right decision to replace Manqoba Mngqithi with Miguel Cardoso

Football

a year ago

PSL: 3 things Pirates must do to dethrone Sundowns in Betway Premiership this season

Football

a year ago

Miguel Cardoso explains why Sundowns win against Richards Bay was difficult

Football

a year ago

Portuguese tactician Miguel Cardoso has explained why Mamelodi Sundowns victory over Richards Bays in the Betway Premiership was a difficult match.

Sundowns continue impressive run under Cardoso as they beat Richards Bay in PSL

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns have continued their impressive form under their new manager Miguel Cardoso as they defeated Richards Bay in the Betway Premiership.

PSL: Kanu names position AmaZulu are lacking after losing to Mamelodi Sundowns

Football

a year ago

South African tactician Vusumuzi 'Kanu' Vilakazi has named the position AmaZulu need to add more quality after their 1-0 loss to Mamelodi Sundowns in the PSL.

Former Bafana Bafana star not giving up on wish to see son play for Kaizer Chiefs

Football

a year ago

A former South African international has claimed that he's not giving up on his wish for his son to play for Premier Soccer League giants Kaizer Chiefs.

Siya Kolisi missing as Rachel post family picture to celebrate Christmas

Rugby

a year ago

Siya Kolisi's estranged wife Rachel Smith shared a beautiful family picture to celebrate the Christmas celebration with the Springboks captain missing in the photo.

'Let's make 2025 great!' Pitso Mosimane poses with family in beautiful Christmas message

Football

a year ago

Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane was spotted with family as he shared a beautiful message to his fans on his several social media pages.

PSL side appoint former Mamelodi Sundowns star as their new head coach

Football

a year ago

A Premier Soccer League side have appointed a former Mamelodi Sundowns player as their new head coach after parting ways with South African tactician Clinton Larsen.

Cardoso explains why he's not happy despite Sundowns' win against AmaZulu

Football

a year ago

Portuguese manager Miguel Cardoso has stated why he's not happy despite Mamelodi Sundowns victory over AmaZulu FC in the Betway Premiership on Tuesday afternoon.

PSL: 10-man Sundowns steal late victory against AmaZulu in Durban

Football

a year ago

South African international Iqraam Rayners was the star man once again for Mamelodi Sundowns as the Brazilians snatched a late win against AmaZulu FC in Durban.

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