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

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Mamelodi Sundowns go 15 points clear of Pirates ahead of Kaizer Chiefs clash

Football

a year ago

Steven Kitshoff's wife posts heartfelt message amid Springboks star's retirement, SA celebrates him

Rugby

a year ago

Siya Kolisi visits his high school, gives back to community that shaped him

Rugby

a year ago

Bafana Bafana star explains why he left Kaizer Chiefs for PSL rivals

Football

a year ago

Reason Mo Salah deserves to win 2025 Ballon d'Or award ahead of Raphinha, Mbappe

Football

a year ago

What’s next for Monnapule Saleng as Orlando Pirates keep mute on his situation

Football

a year ago

Lilepo, 3 other January signings making positive impacts in Betway Premiership

Football

a year ago

Top clubs in the Premier Soccer League invest big in bringing new players to their teams in the January transfer window but only a few have made positive impacts.

Basadien, 2 other PSL stars Pirates, Sundowns are battling for their signatures

Football

a year ago

Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns have some Premier Soccer League stars on their wishlist and could be battling for those players' signatures in the summer.

Favourites to win Nedbank Cup as Kaizer Chiefs, Pirates, Sundowns confirm quarterfinal opponents

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs, Mamelodi Sundowns, and Orlando Pirates have all booked a place in the quarterfinals of the Nedbank Cup, with one of the three clubs tipped to win it.

Benni McCarthy sets to land new coaching job months after leaving Manchester United

Football

a year ago

South African manager Benni McCarthy is said to have landed a new coaching job months after leaving English Premier League giants Manchester United.

Mosimane compares Mofokeng to Real Madrid star, explains why SA fail to produce top players

Football

a year ago

Pitso Mosimane has compared Orlando Pirates winger Rele Mofokeng to a Real Madrid star while explaining why South Africa is failing to produce world class players.

Riveiro explains why he gives Pirates academy players chance in first team

Football

a year ago

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has opened on the reason behind his decision to trust academy players in the Soweto giants' first team squad.

PSL: Riveiro makes bold statement on title race between Pirates and Sundowns

Football

a year ago

Spanish tactician Jose Riveiro has made a bold statement about the title race between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns in the Betway Premiership.

Bafana Bafana and Sundowns legend explains why Themba Zwane is so special

Football

a year ago

A former Mamelodi Sundowns star has explained why South African international Themba Zwane is a special talent, and why it would be difficult to replace him.

Mokwena names who to blame after Wydad drop points, complains about pitch and fans

Football

a year ago

South African tactician Rulani Mokwena has named who to blame after Wydad Athletic Club dropped points in the Moroccan league, complains about the pitch and fans.

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