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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2 European clubs reportedly interested in signing Orlando Pirates star

Football

a year ago

RWC Champion Steven Kitshoff battling to keep career alive, gives update on his injury

Rugby

a year ago

Manchester United: One Mistake Ruben Amorim made on his debut against Ipswich

Football

a year ago

Chipezeze named best goalkeeper in PSL so far this season ahead of Williams

Football

a year ago

Ex-Pirates star identifies perfect striker for Nasreddine Nabi's Kaizer Chiefs

Football

a year ago

Mngqithi continues to lament about Sundowns' loss to Magesi in CKO final

Football

a year ago

Siya Kolisi reacts after Springboks condemned Wales to heavy defeat

Rugby

a year ago

South African national rugby team captain Siya Kolisi has dropped comments after Springboks handed Wales their 12th straight defeat in Cardiff on Saturday.

Relehobile Mofokeng told to 'dump' Orlando Pirates for European clubs

Football

a year ago

Orlando Pirates youngster Relehobile Mofokeng has been told by a former South African international to leave the Soweto giants for a move to Europe.

Khanye reacts after wrongly predicting a 5-0 win for Sundowns against Magesi

Football

a year ago

Former Kaizer Chiefs player Junior Khanye has broken his silence after getting his prediction for Magesi vs Mamelodi Sundowns tie in the Carling Knockout final wrong

Chipezeze states what he wants after leading Magesi to victory in Carling Knockout Cup

Football

a year ago

Magesi FC goalkeeper Elvis Chipezeze has opened up on what he wants after leading the Limpopo side to victory against Mamelodi Sundowns in the Carling Knockout Cup.

Mngqithi slams Bafana star after Sundowns' loss to Magesi in Carling Knockout final

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Manqoba Mngqithi has slammed a South African international due to his poor performance against Magesi FC in the Carling Knockout final.

Carling Knockout Cup final: 3 players to blame for Sundowns' loss to Magesi

Football

a year ago

Three Mamelodi Sundowns players have been called out for their poor performances in the Brazilians' loss to Magesi FC in the Carling Knockout Cup final.

How much Magesi FC won after defeating Sundowns to win Carling Knockout Cup

Football

a year ago

Magesi FC were rewarded with a huge sum of money after being crowned the champions of the 2024 Carling Knockout Cup while defeating Mamelodi Sundowns in the final.

'Talk now!' Fans react as Mnqgithi's comments before Magesi game resurface

Football

a year ago

Manqoba Mngqithi has been dragged by local fans after his comments before Mamelodi Sundowns' defeat to Magesi FC in the Carling Knockout Cup final resurface online.

Mnqgithi explains why Sundowns lost to Magesi in Carling Knockout final

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Manqoba Mnqgithi has opened up on the reason behind Masandawana's loss to Magesi FC in the Carling Knockout Cup final.

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