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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PSL: Iqraam Rayners, two other best players in Betway Premiership so far this season

Football

a year ago

Jose Riveiro told why Pirates need to focus more on Betway Premiership this season

Football

a year ago

La Liga: Why it's Atletico's league to lose and not Real Madrid's or Barca's

Football

a year ago

Pitso Mosimane: Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach complains about former Chelsea star's fitness

Football

a year ago

Mothiba names which PSL team he would like to play for amid Kaizer Chiefs links

Football

a year ago

Nasreddine Nabi states the type of players Kaizer Chiefs need to sign

Football

a year ago

Report: Nabi rejects offer from North African giants to remain at Kaizer Chiefs

Football

a year ago

Tunisian tactician Nasreddine Nabi has reportedly rejected North African side Raja Casablanca as he stayed committed with Premier Soccer League giants Kaizer Chiefs.

Orlando Pirates told they don't need to sign 2 Kaizer Chiefs transfer targets

Football

a year ago

Orlando Pirates have been urged not to sign two Premier Soccer League stars who are also linked with Kaizer Chiefs move in the next transfer window.

Kaizer Chiefs forward opens up on relationship with Pirates' Relehobile Mofokeng

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs youngster Naledi Hlongwane has given a full details of his relationship with Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng after Carling Cup tie.

Tau on target as Al Ahly thrash Mayo's Belouizdad to move past Pirates in CAF Champions League

Football

a year ago

South African international Percy Tau was on target as Al Ahly thrashed CR Belouizdad in the CAF Champions League to move ahead of Orlando Pirates in Group C.

Carling Cup: Jose Riveiro hails Kaizer Chiefs star, Mamelodi Sundowns duo

Football

a year ago

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has bestowed praises on Mamelodi Sundowns duo and a Kaizer Chiefs star due to their performance in the Carling Cup.

Kaizer Chiefs youngster explains what he will do with R100k cash prize

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs forward Naledi Hlongwane has shed lights on what he will do with the R100,000 Man of the Match prize money he won in the Carling Cup final.

Bongani Zungu reacts on facing Sundowns on his debut for AmaZulu in PSL

Football

a year ago

Bafana Bafana midfielder Bongani Zungu has commented on facing his former club Mamelodi Sundowns on his debut for AmaZulu FC in the Betway Premiership.

Jose Riveiro speaks on coaching Bafana Bafana after Carling Knockout triumph

Football

a year ago

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has commented on the possibility of coaching Bafana Bafana after leading the PSL All Stars to victory in the Carling Cup.

Kaizer Chiefs told to sign Orlando Pirates star for Nasreddine Nabi after poor start in PSL

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs have been told to sign an Orlando Pirates star for Nasreddine Nabi in the next transfer window after their poor start in the Betway Premiership.

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