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

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Nasreddine Nabi reportedly interested in re-signing 2 former Kaizer Chiefs stars

Football

a year ago

Ramovic explains why he decided to leave TS Galaxy after poor start in PSL

Football

a year ago

Top manager parts ways with PSL side after poor run of results

Football

a year ago

Sundowns get revenge against Polokwane, close in on Pirates on PSL table

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs legend urges Nabi to sign former Mamelodi Sundowns star

Football

a year ago

Pirates star shows support to Kaizer Chiefs player after Sundowns' thrashing

Football

a year ago

PSL side withdraws from cup competition involving Kaizer Chiefs and Sundowns

Football

a year ago

A Premier Soccer League side have explained why they decided to withdraw from a cup competition involving rivals Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns.

Kaizer Chiefs react to fans bad behaviour during humiliating loss to Sundowns

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs have issued an official statement over their supporters unsportsmanship behaviour during their 4-0 loss to Mamelodi Sundowns in the Carling Knockout.

Lyles snubbed as Tebogo leads top track and field award after impressive season

Sports

a year ago

Botswana sprinter Letsile Tebogo leads 2024 World Athlete of the Year nominees after an impressive performance both at the Olympics and the Diamond League.

Mokwana receives love from Esperance fans after making history with debut goal

Football

a year ago

South African international Elias Mokwana received massive love from Esperance of Tunisia fans after scoring his debut goal for the club against Etoile du Sahel.

Elias Mokwana produces sublime skill before scoring debut goal for Esperance

Football

a year ago

Bafana Bafana winger Elias Mokwana has set a new record after scoring his first goal for Esperance de Tunis during their clash with ES Sahel in the league.

Nabi hails Kaizer Chiefs youngsters, explains how they can perform better

Football

a year ago

Tunisian tactician Nasreddine Nabi has showered praises on some set of Kaizer Chiefs youngsters despite their 4-0 loss to Mamelodi Sundowns in the Carling Knockout.

Mngqithi names Kaizer Chiefs players he wants at Mamelodi Sundowns

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Manqoba Mngqithi has named the Kaizer Chiefs players he would love to have in his team after their Carling Knockout tie.

EPL: Why Manchester United might still struggle under Ruben Amorim

Football

a year ago

Former Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim faced with big task of making effective changes at Manchester United after being named the club's new head coach.

Kaizer Chiefs: Players Nabi needs to sign in January to save Amakhosi's season

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has been advised on the players he needs to sign in the January transfer window in order to revive Amakhosi's season.

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