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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PSL star dreams of playing for Bafana Bafana despite having Nigerian roots

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a year ago

Tuchel told who to build England's team on after Three Lions' win over Ireland

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a year ago

3 PSL youngsters who deserve a move to Europe next summer

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a year ago

Why Kaizer Chiefs are still a work in progress despite beating Sundowns

Football

a year ago

South Africa vs South Sudan: Preview, h2h, lineups, time, where to watch

Football

a year ago

DDC: Why Kaizer Chiefs vs Pirates clash was called off by match commissioner

Football

a year ago

Mngqithi unveils Sundowns' main goals this season after losing to Kaizer Chiefs

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a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Manqoba Mngqithi has outlined the primary goals of the Brazilians as the gun for their eight consecutive PSL title this season.

Kaizer Chiefs reportedly interested in signing Mamelodi Sundowns star

Football

a year ago

Premier Soccer League giants Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly interest in signing an attacking midfielder from rivals Mamelodi Sundowns in the next transfer window.

Bafana Bafana star explains why he didn't sign for Kaizer Chiefs in the summer

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a year ago

A Bafana Bafana star has come out to explain the reason he failed to sign for Premier Soccer League giants Kaizer Chiefs in the last summer transfer window.

How much Kaizer Chiefs won after beating Sundowns to win Home of Legends Cup

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs have been rewarded with huge prize money after defeating Mamelodi Sundowns in the Home of Legend Cup final to lift in the inaugural edition title.

Kaizer Chiefs get revenge against Sundowns, win second trophy under Nabi

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs lift their second title under Nasreddine Nabi as they defeated Mamelodi Sundowns in the final of the House of Legends Cup competition on Saturday.

Sundowns defeat PSL side as they face Kaizer Chiefs in Home Of Legends Cup final

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns are through to the final of the Home of Legends Cup tournament after defeating a Premier Soccer League side in the semi-final on Saturday.

Kaizer Chiefs defeat PSL side to advance to Home Of Legends Cup final

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs have secured a place in the Home Of Legends Cup's final after defeating Premier Soccer League side Lamontville Golden Arrows in the semis.

Former PSL manager lands plum job week after leaving South Africa

Football

a year ago

Former Premier Soccer League manager Sead Ramovic has landed a better managerial job a week after parting ways TS Galaxy due to poor performance.

Motaung sends message to Kaizer Chiefs fans ahead of weekend's competition involving Sundowns

Football

a year ago

Jessica Motaung has sent message to Kaizer Chiefs' supporters ahead of the Home of Legends Cup tournament which involves Chiefs and three other PSL sides.

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