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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Kaizers Chiefs pull a comeback to defeat Orlando Pirates in Soweto derby

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs vs Royal AM: Preview, h2h, lineups, time, where to watch PSL tie

Football

a year ago

Richards Bay appoint coaches to lead the team against AmaZulu this weekend

Football

a year ago

Williams makes history, gets selected for prestigious FIFA Award months after Ballon d'Or nomination

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs superfan drops bombshell on Nasreddine Nabi's future at Amakhosi

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs reportedly interested in signing 4 players from PSL rivals

Football

a year ago

Siya Kolisi and Rachel share cryptic messages as Springboks star flaunts R2.3M Mercedes Benz

Rugby

a year ago

Springboks skipper Siya Kolisi and his estranged wife Rachel Smith post cryptic messages on Instagram after the rugby star flaunts a new Mercedes Benz.

PSL: Nabi makes honest admission about Kaizer Chiefs despite defeating Richards Bay

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi has made an honest admission about Amakhosi despite victory over Richards Bay in the Betway Premiership on Wednesday evening.

Kaizer Chiefs back to winning ways as they cruise past Richards Bay in PSL

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs move up on the Betway Premiership table as they secured all three points against Richards Bay FC at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane.

Mofokeng shares cryptic message after beating Du Plessis, others to top award

Football

a year ago

Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng shares a cryptic message after winning a top award ahead of Dricus Du Plessis and other South African athletes on Sunday.

CAFCL: Mngqithi explains why Sundowns failed to beat Maniema, disappointed in 2 players

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi has lamented about the Brazilians' goalless draw against Maniema Union in their CAF Champions League opener.

How South African stars performed as CAFCL returned: Nkota, Mayo, and Mokwana shine

Football

a year ago

Several South African players were in action for their respective clubs as the CAF Champions League group phase took centre stage on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.

Nkota stars in Pirates' win over Mayo's CR Belouizdad in CAF Champions League

Football

a year ago

South African youngster Mohau Nkota shines as Orlando Pirates defeat Khanyisa Mayo's CR Belouizdad in their first group game in the CAF Champions League.

Pirates star Mofokeng beats Du Plessis, others to top award, gets brand new car

Football

a year ago

Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng has beaten Dricus du Plesis and other South African sport personalities to win a top award while getting a brand new car.

Cheslin Kolbe: Old video of Rugby world cup winner dreaming to become a Bok resurfaces

Rugby

a year ago

An old video of two-time Rugby World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe talking about his dream of playing for the Springboks while he was young has resurfaced online.

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