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

Carling Knockout: Who to blame for Kaizer Chiefs’ loss to Sundowns at FNB Stadium

Football

a year ago

Nabi sends message to Kaizer Chiefs fans after 4-0 loss to Sundowns at FNB Stadium

Football

a year ago

Nabi explains why Kaizer Chiefs were humiliated by Sundowns at FNB Stadium

Football

a year ago

Sundowns thrash Kaizer Chiefs in Carling Knockout, qualify for next round

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs vs Sundowns: Preview, H2H, lineups, time, where to watch Carling Knockout tie

Football

a year ago

South African youngster set for trial at EPL giants, Chelsea

Football

a year ago

PSL give new update on Kaizer Chiefs vs Sundowns clash in Carling Knockout

Football

a year ago

Premier Soccer League confirm new update ahead of Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns clash in the quarter-final of the Carling Knockout at the FNB Stadium.

South Africans accuse Mosimane of being after money after suffering another defeat

Football

a year ago

South African manager Pitso Mosimane has been accused of being a money chaser by local fans after Esteghlal FC suffered back-to-back defeats under him.

Report: Kaizer Chiefs interested in signing Ex Sundowns star as Castillo's replacement

Football

a year ago

Nasreddine Nabi's Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly showing interest in signing a former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder as a replacement for the injured Edson Castillo.

Nabi speaks on Kaizer Chiefs' tie with Sundowns after unfortunate loss in PSL

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi shares his thoughts on what he expects between the Glamour Boys and Mamelodi Sundowns in their Carling Knockout tie this weekend.

Nigerian star names Kaizer Chiefs as club he wants to play for in PSL

Football

a year ago

A Nigerian international has hand-picked Kaizer Chiefs as one of the teams he would like to play for in the Premier Soccer League if he gets the chance.

Mngqithi ignores Pirates, Chiefs, names team that plays best football in PSL

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi has named the club that plays the best football in the Premier Soccer League after the Brazilians win over Cape Town City.

PSL: 2 mistakes referee made during Kaizer Chiefs' draw against Magesi

Football

a year ago

The center referee in charge of the Betway Premiership match between Kaizer Chiefs and Magesi FC has been informed of two mistakes he made during the game.