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

Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng gifted brand new expensive car worth over R270k

Football

a year ago

Cardoso explains why Sundowns lost to TS Galaxy, comments on title race with Pirates

Football

a year ago

How much Du Plessis made compared to Strickland after retaining UFC middleweight title

Sports

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates interested in signing South African striker

Football

a year ago

Dricus du Plessis shares plan to fight in South Africa, names opponent he wants next

Football

a year ago

Dricus du Plessis beats Sean Strickland again to retain UFC middleweight belt, SA rejoices

Sports

a year ago

SuperSport United CEO explains why he allowed Morris to join Kaizer Chiefs

Football

a year ago

SuperSport United Chief Executive Officer Stan Matthews has come out to explain the reason behind his decision to let Tashreeq Morris to join Kaizer Chiefs.

Top clubs in Europe show interest in signing South African forward from Sundowns

Football

a year ago

Top clubs in Europe are said to be showing interest in signing a South African forward from Premier Soccer League giants, Mamelodi Sundowns in the summer.

UFC 312: How Du Plessis defeated Strickland, what's next for the middleweight champion

Sports

a year ago

South African combat sport star, Dricus du Plessis retained his UFC middleweight title after defeating American fighter Sean Strickland in Australia on Sunday.

Mamelodi Sundowns thrash Pirates in Pretoria to take charge of PSL title race

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns have extended their lead on top of the Betway Premiership table after defeating Orlando Pirates at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday.

Nasreddine Nabi confirms rejecting a top coaching job to remain at Kaizer Chiefs

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has confirmed rejecting a top coaching job from a national team to remain with the Glamour Boys this season.

Kaizer Chiefs complete season double over Stellenbosch as new signing impresses

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs have done a season double over Stellenbosch FC in the Betway Premiership as the Glamour Boys secured all three points against the Stellies in Cape.

Mosimane aims subtle dig at Sundowns, gives verdict on Kaizer Chiefs, Pirates coaches

Football

a year ago

South African tactician Pitso Mosimane has given verdict on the coaches at Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns while aiming dig at the Brazilians.