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.

2946 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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PSL: Vilakazi shines as Kaizer Chiefs defeat Sekhukhune United in Durban

Football

a year ago

'Proud of you': Benni McCarthy hails Manchester United star after recent form in EPL

Football

a year ago

Mofokeng reacts to Orlando Pirates' historic win over Al Ahly in CAF Champions League

Football

a year ago

Mofokeng shines as Pirates defeat Al Ahly in Cairo to go unbeaten in CAFCL group stage

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns announce the signing of Bafana Bafana star from PSL rivals

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns set to announce 3 new signings including two Bafana Bafana stars

Football

a year ago

Dricus du Plessis shows off R5 million Mercedes Benz on his 31st birthday

Football

a year ago

UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis was spotted alongside a 5 million Mercedes Benz while celebrating his 31st birthday on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

Rachel Kolisi questions her existence amid divorce from Siya Kolisi, SA sympathises with her

Rugby

a year ago

Siya Kolisi's former wife, Rachel, questioned her existence in life while narrating how day went amid ongoing divorce issues with the Springboks star.

"Don't say you can't," Siya Kolisi’s encouraging words help his daughter ride a bike

Rugby

a year ago

South African rugby superstar Siya Kolisi had a father and daughter moment with Keziah Kolisi as he encouraged her while teaching her how to ride a bike.

Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana legend shows off his expensive Jeep wrangler

Football

a year ago

Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana legend Lucky Legwathi is trending on social media after showed off his expensive Jeep wrangler in his recent post.

Kaizer Chiefs' R6 million offer for top midfielder rejected, told to pay R40 million

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs have been told to cough up a huge sum of R40 million for a top midfielder after their initial offer of R6 million was rejected by his club.

Former Kenya star explains why McCarthy will fail if appointed Harambee stars coach

Football

a year ago

A former Kenyan international has explained why South African coach Benni McCarthy will fail if he's eventually appointed as the new coach of Harambee Stars.

Orlando Pirates place huge transfer fee on Bafana Bafana forward

Football

a year ago

Orlando Pirates have placed a heavy transfer fee on a Bafana Bafana forward amid reports linking him away from the Premier Soccer League giants this January.

Kaizer Chiefs favourites to sign Bafana Bafana midfielder ahead of Orlando Pirates

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly in front running to sign a South African midfielder ahead of their neighbours, Orlando Pirayes, from Premier Soccer League rivals.

Dricus du Plessis proposes to girlfriend at his 31st birthday celebration party

Sports

a year ago

UFC middleweight champion, Dricus du Plessis took the bold step by turning his birthday celebration party to an engagement party while proposing to his girlfriend.

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