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.

2948 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Siya Kolisi receives special festive season gift from EPL giants, Mzansi reacts

Rugby

a year ago

European giants reportedly interested in signing Bafana Bafana star from Pirates

Football

a year ago

Mbappe vs Endrick: How Ancelotti is failing to manage Real Madrid's attack

Football

a year ago

Nabi vs Kaizer Chiefs stars: Who's to blame for dropping points against Royal AM

Football

a year ago

PSL: Players to blame for Orlando Pirates loss against Stellenbosch FC

Football

a year ago

Nabi states Kaizer Chiefs star's problem after dropping points against Royal AM

Football

a year ago

Steve Barker explains masterplan Stellenbosch used in defeating Orlando Pirates

Football

a year ago

South African tactician Steven Barker has explained the masterplan he used in getting all three points against Orlando Pirates in the Betway Premiership.

Jose Riveiro explains why Pirates lost to Stellenbosch FC at Orlando Stadium

Football

a year ago

Spanish tactician Jose Riveiro has reacted to Orlando Pirates' 1-0 loss to Stellenbosch FC in the Premier Soccer League at the Orlando Stadium on Sunday.

Relebohile Mofokeng: How Kaizer Chiefs refused to sign Bafana star ahead of Pirates

Football

a year ago

A popular South African sports photographer has narrated how Kaizer Chiefs missed a big chance of signing Relebohile Mofokeng before Orlando Pirates.

Orlando Pirates reportedly favourites to sign PSL star ahead of Kaizer Chiefs

Football

a year ago

Orlando Pirates are set to beat city rivals Kaizer Chiefs to the signing of a South African defender from a Premier Soccer League side in the next transfer window.

Letsile Tebogo wins Male Athlete of the Year after impressive Olympics performance

Sports

a year ago

Botswana sprinter Letsile Tebogo has clinched two top prizes at the 2024 World Athletics Awards after his impressive performance at the Olympic Games in Paris.

PSL giants sign Nigerian star on a free transfer, unveils jersey number

Football

a year ago

Premier Soccer League giants Stellenbosch FC have announced the signing of a Super Eagles defender on a free transfer, and confirmed his jersey number.

Nabi explains why Kaizer Chiefs dropped points against Royal AM, blasts Amakhosi players

Football

a year ago

Tunisian tactician Nasreddine Nabi has explained why Kaizer Chiefs dropped points against Royal AM despite being two goals up in the Betway Premiership.

Sundowns go top of PSL table after defeating Sekhukhune United

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns have dethroned Orlando Pirates on the Premier Soccer League table after defeating Sekhukhune United at the Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Kaizer Chiefs squander two-goal lead as they stumble against Royal AM

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs stumbled against Royal AM in the Premier Soccer League as they squandered a two-goal lead at the Peter Mokaba stadium on Saturday evening.

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