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.

2947 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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

Sports

a year ago

Al Ahly coach aims subtle dig at Percy Tau after his move to Qatar

Football

a year ago

Stellenbosch set to sign former Kaizer Chiefs star as Jayden Adams' replacement

Football

a year ago

Siya Kolisi flaunts R2.4 million Mercedes Benz GLS, takes his kids on a ride

Rugby

a year ago

Rachel Kolisi 'observes' as Eben Etzebeth and wife share lovely couple moment on the beach

Rugby

a year ago

South African rugby legend murdered in Free State on his smallholding

Rugby

a year ago

New car? Eben Etzebeth flaunts R2.5m Mercedes Benz while on holiday with wife, Anlia

Rugby

a year ago

South African rugby star Eben Etzebeth has showed off his expensive Mercedes Benz car said to be worth close to R2.5 million, while on holiday with his wife, Anlia.

Why Madrid need to bring in Zidane as Ancelotti's replacement after heavy defeat against Barca

Football

a year ago

Real Madrid failed to retain the Spanish Super Cup after losing heavily against local rivals Barcelona at the King Abdullah Sports City on Sunday evening.

Spanish Super Cup final: Who's to blame for Real Madrid's disgraceful loss against Barcelona

Football

a year ago

Real Madrid suffered a heavy defeat against La Liga rivals Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final at the King Abdullah Sports City on Sunday evening.

What Nabi said moments after receiving red card in Kaizer Chiefs' loss to Arrows

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi reacted to the Glamour Boys' loss against Lamontville Golden Arrows moments after being sent off by the centre referee.

Wasteful Kaizer Chiefs stumble to yet another defeat under Nabi in Betway Premiership

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs have stumbled to yet another defeat under Nasreddine Nabi in the Betway Premiership as Golden Arrows secure all three points at Moses Mabhida Stadium.

Mofokeng scores as Pirates beat CR Belouizdad to qualify for CAF Champions League quarter finals

Football

a year ago

Relebohile Mofokeng impressed in Orlando Pirates win over Khanyisa Mayo's CR Belouizdad as they booked a place in the quarter finals of the CAF Champions League.

Sundowns set to beat Kaizer Chiefs, Pirates over the signing of Bafana star from PSL rivals

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns have reportedly beaten Soweto giants, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates, to the signing of a Bafana Bafana star from Premier Soccer League rivals.

Kaizer Chiefs in talks with former Atletico Madrid striker over January move amid Nabi's request

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs are said to have opened talks with a former Atletico Madrid striker over a possible move this January amid Nasreddine Nabi's request for a new forward.

Former PSL star issues ‘come and get me’ plea to Kaizer Chiefs

Football

a year ago

A former Premier Soccer League star has issued a ‘come and get me’ plea to Kaizer Chiefs as Amakhosi continue to search for new quality players this transfer window.

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