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.

2647 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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South African striker scores late as Kaizer Chiefs rescue a point against TS Galaxy

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a year ago

La Liga: Who's to blame for Barcelona's defeat against Madrid-based side Leganes

Football

a year ago

Issue Miguel Cardoso needs to address quickly at Mamelodi Sundowns

Football

a year ago

CAFCL: 3 Best players in Mamelodi Sundowns' win over Raja Casanblanca

Football

a year ago

Cardoso opens up on two things he doesn't speak about after Sundowns' win

Football

a year ago

Ex-Bafana Bafana star explains why he struggled at Kaizer Chiefs and Sundowns

Football

a year ago

TS Galaxy star talks tough ahead Kaizer Chiefs clash in Betway Premiership

Football

a year ago

TS Galaxy forward Sphiwe Mahlangu has shared his thoughts ahead of his team's clash with Kaizer Chiefs in the Premier Soccer League on Monday, December 16, 2024.

Kaizer Chiefs: Summer signing, 5 other players ruled out of Amakhosi tie against TS Galaxy

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs will resume Betway Premiership action this week as they face TS Galaxy without their summer signing and five other players expected to be ruled out.

Riveiro confirms Pirates' objective in CAF Champions League this season

Football

a year ago

Spanish manager Jose Riveiro has outlined Orlando Pirates objective in the CAF Champions League this season after dropping points against Stade d’Abidjan.

Bafana Bafana star praised by European manager after scoring in CAF Champions League

Football

a year ago

A South African international has been praised by a European manager after finding the back of the net during his club's victory in the CAF Champions League.

Cardoso states the only problem he's facing at Mamelodi Sundowns

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns new manager Miguel Cardoso has addressed the only problem he's facing since he replaced Manqoba Mngqithi as Masandawana's head coach.

Cardoso states what Sundowns still need to do despite defeating Raja Casablanca

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns new manager Miguel Cardoso has stated what's left for the Brazilians despite defeating Raja Casablanca in the CAF Champions League.

Bafana Bafana legend advises Mofokeng against Barcelona move, names clubs he should join, SA reacts

Football

a year ago

A South African football legend has advised Bafana Bafana star Relebohile Mofokeng against a possible move to Spanish La Liga giants Barcelona from Orlando Pirates.

CAFCL: Orlando Pirates survive late scare as they drop points in Abidjan

Football

a year ago

Premier Soccer League giants Orlando Pirates failed to see all three points as they stumble against Stade d’Abidjan in the CAF Champions League on Saturday evening.

Bafana Bafana star reacts to Mamelodi Sundowns' decision to sack Mngqithi

Football

a year ago

A Bafana Bafana star has shared his thoughts on Mamelodi Sundowns' board decision to sack South African tactician Manqoba Mngqithi earlier this week.

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