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.

2950 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Broos provides update on Bafana Bafana star's injury ahead Congo's tie

Football

a year ago

Congo vs South Africa: Preview, H2H, lineups, time, where to watch

Football

a year ago

How Orlando Pirates star was scouted for Super Eagles of Nigeria

Football

a year ago

Nasreddine Nabi laments about Kaizer Chiefs' problem despite winning CUFA Cup

Football

a year ago

Nasreddine Nabi's Kaizer Chiefs lift CUFA Cup after defeating Marumo Gallants

Football

a year ago

Broos explains why he's worried ahead of Bafana's return leg tie with Congo

Football

a year ago

CUFA Cup organisers give new update on Kaizer Chiefs vs Marumo Gallants' tie

Football

a year ago

The organisers of the Cultural Urban Festival Africa Cup (CUFA Cup) have made a final decision on the mouthwatering clash between Kaizer Chiefs and Marumo Gallants.

Broos opens up on the reason he's praying to God concerning 2 Sundowns stars

Football

a year ago

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has spoke on the reason he is seeking God's intervention concerning the situation of two Mamelodi Sundowns players.

Kaizer Chiefs set to be met with Cufa Cup disappointment, PSL side release statement

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs' plan to take part in the CUFA Cup has been dealt with a huge blow after their opponent released an official statement concerning the competition.

Broos confirms being scared during Bafana's 5-0 win over Congo, explains why

Football

a year ago

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has explained why he was scared during the course of the match between South Africa and Congo Brazzaville on Friday.

Mokoena, 2 other players who stood out in Bafana Bafana's win over Congo

Football

a year ago

The Bafana Bafana of South Africa secured all three points in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Congo at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.

Kaizer Chiefs told to sign Sundowns star after his performance against Congo

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs have been advised to sign a Mamelodi Sundowns star after his performance in Bafana Bafana's victory over Congo in Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

Benni McCarthy: Bafana legend appears to cast doubt on Hugo Broos' abilities

Football

a year ago

Benni McCarthy has cast doubt on the abilities of Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Congo.

Brazilian legend Ronaldinho buys into current club of former Kaizer Chiefs star

Football

a year ago

Barcelona and Brazilian legend Ronaldinho buys into a new club that has a former Kaizer Chiefs star on their books in the United States of America.

South Africa vs Congo: Preview, H2H, lineups, time, where to watch

Football

a year ago

The Bafana Bafana of South Africa are set to battle the Red Devils of Congo in their third 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Gqeberha on Friday.

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