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 Sports Journalist with over nine 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.

3188 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Springboks Fans Troll Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s Girlfriend After Poor Performance vs All Blacks

Rugby

26 days ago

Springboks centurion ‘curse’ strikes again after another player reaches 100 caps

Rugby

26 days ago

Gayton McKenzie responds after Springboks suffer defeat to All Blacks at Ellis Park

Rugby

26 days ago

Rassie Erasmus addresses controversial scrum call after All Blacks beat Springboks

Rugby

27 days ago

Ouaddou hails Sebastian Pedersen debut but warns of one area to improve

Football

27 days ago

Ardie Savea gives honest verdict after shoulder-to-head tackle on Springboks star Jasper Wiese

Rugby

27 days ago

Orlando Pirates star seals move to another Premier Soccer League club

Football

27 days ago

An Orlando Pirates star has left the Buccaneers and completed a move to another Premier Soccer League club in order to get more playing time this season.

Springboks fans leave Ellis Park in frustration after All Blacks masterclass

Rugby

27 days ago

Springboks fans made an early exit from Ellis Park after the All Blacks of New Zealand produced a dominant masterclass in the opening match of the series.

Rassie Erasmus identifies new All Blacks tactic and tight-five threat ahead of Ellis Park clash

Rugby

28 days ago

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has warned of a new All Blacks tactic and highlighted the threat posed by their tight five ahead of the Ellis Park Test.

Pirates exploring move for Brazilian forward before transfer window closes

Football

28 days ago

Orlando Pirates are reportedly targeting a Brazilian forward Alvaro de Oliveira as they consider a potential late move before the PSL transfer window closes.

How Mamelodi Sundowns beat Pirates and Chiefs to land South African star

Football

28 days ago

Mamelodi Sundowns beat Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs to secure the signing of a highly rated South African star after winning the transfer race.

Springboks fans send death threats to former All Blacks star ahead of Greatest Rivalry

Rugby

28 days ago

A former All Blacks star has revealed receiving death threats from some Springboks fans ahead of the highly anticipated Greatest Rivalry clash this weekend.

Zolani Tete: Police break silence after former world champion's shooting death

Sports

28 days ago

The South African Police Service have provided an update following the fatal shooting of former world champion boxer Zolani Tete in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape.

Kaizer Chiefs star departs Amakhosi for new PSL club

Football

28 days ago

A Kaizer Chiefs star has left the Premier Soccer League giants to join another South African club, bringing his time at Naturena to a pause for more experience.

Mamelodi Sundowns star completes European move after leaving the club

Football

28 days ago

Another Mamelodi Sundowns star has left the club to complete a move to Europe, becoming the latest South African player to secure a European transfer.

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