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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Former Bafana Bafana star retires from football at 25 due to religious beliefs

Football

a year ago

Saleng's agent break silence on Bafana Bafana star's issues with Orlando Pirates

Football

a year ago

Nasreddine Nabi reportedly interested in re signing former Kaizer Chiefs star

Football

a year ago

Mosimane's wife explains what happened between ex Sundowns coach and Esteghlal

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns stroll past TS Galaxy to extend their lead in Betway Premiership

Football

a year ago

Pirates came back from a goal down to beat Cape Town City at Orlando Stadium

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs secure deal with South American midfielder amid interest from other clubs

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs have secured deal for a South American midfielder amid reports about other clubs showing interest in signing the player in tthe summer.

Nabi defends Kaizer Chiefs star over criticism after SuperSport's thrashing in PSL

Football

a year ago

Nasreddine Nabi has come out to show support for a Kaizer Chiefs star over criticism from fans after Amakhosi's hammering against SuperSport United in PSL.

Cardoso happy Sundowns avoided Pirates in CAFCL, speaks on facing Esperance

Football

a year ago

Miguel Cardoso has explained why he's happy Mamelodi Sundowns avoided Orlando Pirates in the CAF Champions League and spoke on facing Esperance in the quarters.

CAFCL draw: Bafana star returns to SA as Sundowns, Pirates learn quarterfinal opponents

Football

a year ago

The two Premier Soccer League sides, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns, in the CAF Champions League have learned their quarter-final opponents.

Sundowns' 10 men stage comeback against Gallants, go 12 points clear of Pirates

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns continue their impressive run in the Betway Premiership as they came back from a goal down to defeat Marumo Gallants on Wednesday evening.

Nasreddine Nabi suffers 2 big blows ahead of Kaizer Chiefs' clash with Mamelodi Sundowns

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has suffered a huge blow ahead of the Glamour Boys' clash against Mamelodi Sundowns in the Betway Premiership.

Siya Kolisi celebrates Scarra's 34th birthday in style, shares lovely funny old pictures

Rugby

a year ago

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi has celebrated Siyabonga 'Scarra' Ntubeni on his 34th birthday while shared lovely funny and old pics of both them on social media.

Nabi laments after Kaizer Chiefs’ defeat, explains why Amakhosi were thrashed by SuperSport

Football

a year ago

Nasreddine Nabi has explained why Kaizer Chiefs were thrashed by Gavin Hunt's SuperSport United's side in the Betway Premiership on Tuesday evening.

Orlando Pirates star breaks silence over drunk allegations ahead of Golden Arrows clash

Football

a year ago

An Orlando Pirates star has come out to clarify the allegations of arriving training drunk ahead of their clash against Lamontville Golden Arrows in the PSL.

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