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.

2949 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

Author's articles

CAFWCL: TP Mazembe women's team pictures raise concerns after beating UWC Ladies

Football

a year ago

Percy Tau: 2 top sides interested in signing Bafana star amid links with Kaizer Chiefs

Football

a year ago

Siya Kolisi reacts to Sprinboks' win over Scotland

Rugby

a year ago

EPL: Manchester United were too late to sack Erik ten Hag

Football

a year ago

Mngqithi told who is Sundowns' most important player after victory over Gallants

Football

a year ago

Carling Knockout final: Why Sundowns shouldn't underrate Magesi

Football

a year ago

Ex Kaizer Chiefs coach claims Amakhosi won't turn to Real Madrid over night

Football

a year ago

A former Kaizer Chiefs head coach has asked for Nasreddine Nabi to been given enough time as he cannot turn the Glamour Boys to Real Madrid over night.

Lucas Ribeiro scores beautiful panenka penalty as rich vein of form continues

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns winger Lucas Ribeiro scores a cheeky panenka penalty as Masandawana defeat Marumo Gallants in the Carling Knockout Cup semi-final.

UCL winner visits South Africa's Rugby team ahead of Springboks' clash with Scotland

Rugby

a year ago

A former UEFA Champions League winner was spotted in Springboks' camp ahead of their mouthwatering clash against Scotland at the Murrayfield Stadium.

Sundowns cruise into Carling Knockout final after defeating PSL rivals

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns are through to the Carling Knockout Cup final after defeating Marumo Gallants at the Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Rulani Mokwena laments after being racially abused in Morocco

Football

a year ago

Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena has lamented about being racially abused during Wydad Athletic Club's league clash with Ittihad Tanger.

Steve Barker confirms another Stellenbosch's exit to Orlando Pirates

Football

a year ago

South African tactician Steve Barker has confirmed the exit of one of his back room at Stellenbosch, who is set to join Premier Soccer League rivals Orlando Pirates.

TS Galaxy appoint European coach as Sead Ramovic's replacement

Football

a year ago

PSL side TS Galaxy have officially announced a European manager as their new head coach after Sead Ramovic decided to resign from his role on Wednesday.