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.

2943 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Mohamed Salah's recent poor performance ended his Ballon d'Or chances

Football

a year ago

PSL: What Pirates' win against Sundowns means to Betway Premiership title race

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs player called up for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers

Football

a year ago

Mngqithi reflects on 'better' life at Golden Arrows since leaving Sundowns

Football

a year ago

Hugo Broos gives honest opinion about Lucas Ribeiro playing for Bafana Bafana

Football

a year ago

Former Kaizer Chiefs star states what Thabo Cele is still struggling with in PSL

Football

a year ago

PSL: Nasreddine Nabi reacts after Kaizer Chiefs' defeat against Richards Bay

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has commented on the Glamour Boys surprising defeat against Richards Bay in the Betway Premiership this weekend.

Ex Sundowns star identifies four positions Pirates need to reinforce in the summer

Football

a year ago

A former Mamelodi Sundowns star has identified four different positions Orlando Pirates need to invest on in the summer after failing to sign any player in January.

Miguel Cardoso predicts PSL title race after Sundowns' defeat against Pirates

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has made the Betway Premiership title race prediction after his team were defeated by Orlando Pirates this weekend.

Riveiro states the only mistake Orlando Pirates made against Mamelodi Sundowns

Football

a year ago

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has opened up on the only mistake his team made during their 2-1 win over Mamelodi Sundowns in the Betway Premiership.

Miguel Cardoso explains why Mamelodi Sundowns lost to Orlando Pirates in PSL

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has explained why the Brazilians lost against Orlando Pirates in their Betway Premiership clash this weekend.

Jose Riveiro hails Orlando Pirates stars after Bucs' win over Mamelodi Sundowns

Football

a year ago

Spanish tactician Jose Riveiro has praised Orlando Pirates players after their 2-1 win over Mamelodi Sundowns in the Premier Soccer League this weekend.

Mokwena sends daring 'sack' message to Wydad board after four consecutive draws

Football

a year ago

Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena has sent a daring message to Wydad Athletic Club board after he led the club to a disappointing four successive draws.

Cheslin Kolbe posts heartfelt message to celebrates his wife on her birthday, SA hails her

Rugby

a year ago

Springboks star Cheslin Kolbe shared a heartfelt message on his official social media accounts to celebrate his wife Layla Kolbe on her birthday.

Richards Bay put more misery on Nasreddine Nabi's Kaizer Chiefs in PSL

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs suffered yet another defeat in the Betway Premiership this season as they lost to Richards Bay at the King Zwelithini Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

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