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.

2944 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

Author's articles

Sundowns sign Bafana Bafana star amid several links with Kaizer Chiefs, Wydad AC

Football

a year ago

Nasreddine Nabi states what he desires from Sundowns team after Kaizer Chiefs' loss

Football

a year ago

Cardoso explains why Bafana Bafana star was substituted against Kaizer Chiefs

Football

a year ago

Nabi explains why Kaizer Chiefs lost to Sundowns, speaks on PSL table position

Football

a year ago

Pirates' Betway Premiership title hopes dented after losing to Marumo Gallants

Football

a year ago

Sundowns earn narrow win over Kaizer Chiefs to put more pressure on Pirates

Football

a year ago

Sundowns vs Kaizer Chiefs: Nabi’s plan that might work against Cardoso’s side

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns are expected to beat Kaizer Chiefs in their Betway Premiership fixture this weekend, but Nasreddine Nabi's side have been told what to do.

3 Kaizer Chiefs stars who can cause problems for Sundowns this weekend in PSL

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs will face Mamelodi Sundowns for the third time this season this weekend, and there a few Amakhosi players who could cause problems for the Brazilains.

Mamelodi Sundowns vs Kaizer Chiefs: Preview, h2h, lineups, time, where to watch

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs are all set up to battle each other for all three points in the Betway Premiership in their second-leg clash this weekend.

Siya Kolisi joins Rachel to celebrate his younger brother's birthday, SA hails him

Rugby

a year ago

South African rugby star Siya Kolisi has joined his former wife Rachel in celebrating his little brother, Liyema Kolisi on his birthday on Friday.

Moment Rugby legends Rassie Erasmus, Siya Kolisi surprised students who forgot to clean up, Video

Rugby

a year ago

South African rugby star Siya Kolisi and Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus paid a surprise visit to students res at the North-West University (NWU).

Rachel Kolisi reacts as Eben Etzebeth and wife take R5.5m Mercedes Benz for a spin

Rugby

a year ago

Siya Kolisi's ex-wife, Rachel Kolisi joined others to share their thoughts after Eben Etzebeth and his wife, Anlia, take a expensive Mercedes Benz for a spin.

Siya Kolisi goes spiritual, posts cryptic message after Rachel stylishly aims dig at him

Rugby

a year ago

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi goes spiritual as he shared a cryptic message on social media a few days after Rachel stylishly threw a subtle dig at him.