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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Pirates given 48 hours to clarify Saleng's situation or risk exposure, SA reacts

Football

a year ago

Nasreddine Nabi hails former SuperSport star after leaving Kaizer Chiefs

Football

a year ago

Rachel Kolisi 'reacts' after former Proteas star JP Duminy confirms divorce from wife Sue

Sports

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs fans drag Khune and wife for supporting Pirates in Nedbank Cup

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns mourn the death of Ex Bafana Bafana star, send tribute to family

Football

a year ago

Cardoso opens up on the only blemish in Sundowns' performance in Nedbank Cup

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns join Kaizer Chiefs, Pirates in Nedbank Cup quarterfinals

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns have secured a place in the Nedbank Cup quarter-finals like Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates after defeating Mpheni Home Defenders.

South African defender alongside ex Bafana Bafana star die in car accident, Mzansi mourns

Football

a year ago

A South African defender alongside a former Bafana Bafana star have been pronounced dead after their currently club was involved in a car accident on Saturday.

South African coach blasts referee after AmaZulu FC were knocked out of Nedbank Cup

Football

a year ago

South African coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi has criticsed the match official after AmaZulu FC were knocked out of the Nedbank Cup by Marumo Gallants on Saturday.

Gaston Sirino impresses as Kaizer Chiefs secure last eight place in Nedbank Cup

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs have sealed a place in the next round of the Nedbank Cup after defeating Chippa United in the Round of 16 at the FNB Stadium on Saturday evening.

Kaizer Chiefs confirm major exit ahead of Chippa United clash in Nedbank Cup

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs have announced the departure of one of their top players ahead of their mouthwatering tie against Chippa United in the second round of the Nedbank Cup.

Nasreddine Nabi states what Kaizer Chiefs fans are tired of ahead of Chippa clash

Football

a year ago

Tunisian tactician Nasreddine Nabi has stated what Kaizer Chiefs supporters are tired of ahead of Amakhosi clash with Chippa United in the Nedbank Cup.

Nedbank Cup: Cardoso lists nine Mamelodi Sundowns stars ruled out due to injury

Football

a year ago

Portuguese tactician Miguel Cardoso has listed nine Mamelodi Sundowns stars who are ruled out of their important tie with Mpheni Home Defenders in the Nedbank Cup.

Riveiro coy on giving updates on Saleng, other players ahead of Baroka clash

Football

a year ago

Jose Riveiro has remained coy on giving updates on Monnapule Saleng and other Orlando Pirates injured stars ahead of Baroka tie in the Nedbank Cup this weekend.

Miguel Cardoso states why he can't blame Sundowns players for their loss against TS Galaxy

Football

a year ago

Portuguese tactician Miguel Cardoso has explained why he cannot blame Mamelodi Sundowns players for their 1-0 loss against TS Galaxy in the Betway Premiership.

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