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 unfazed over Congo's intense internal problems, looks to bag key AFCON win

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a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs slapped with hefty fine by PSL due to misconduct against Sundowns

Football

a year ago

Pirates handed tricky run of fixtures amid battle to dethrone Sundowns in PSL

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a year ago

Bafana legend opens up on who caused Kaizer Chiefs' defeat against Sundowns

Football

a year ago

Ballon d'Or: Kaizer Chiefs legend explains what surprises him about Williams

Football

a year ago

Mokwena issues apology to Moroccan FA after latest remarks on bad officiating

Football

a year ago

AmaZulu FC appoint former Kaizer Chiefs coach as their new manager

Football

a year ago

AmaZulu FC have appointed a former Kaizer Chiefs manager as their new head coach after parting ways with Spanish tactician Pablo Franco Martin a few days ago.

Rulani Mokwena begs Wydad AC for patience after poor start this season

Football

a year ago

South African coach Rulani Mokwena has pleaded for patience from Wydad Athletic Club after poor start in the Botola Professional League this season.

Abongile Tom accused of killing SA football after poor officiating in MTN8 final

Football

a year ago

Abongile Tom has been accused of killing South African football after his poor officiating during the MTN8 final between Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch FC.

Broos drops PSL star from Bafana squad for bad behaviour, confirms replacement

Football

a year ago

Hugo Broos has dropped a Premier Soccer League star from the Bafana Bafana squad representing South Africa in their next 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Riveiro now ready to take the fight to Sundowns doorstep after MTN8 success

Football

a year ago

Spanish coach Jose Riveiro has set his focus on new milestone for Orlando Pirates after defeating Stellenbosch FC in the finals of the MTN8 over the weekend.

CAFCL draw: Tau returns to South Africa as Pirates, Sundowns get tough opponents

Football

a year ago

PSL giants Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns get tough opponents after the 2024/25 CAF Champions League group stage draw was held in Cairo on Monday.

Stellenbosch coach opens up on who's to blame against Pirates in MTN8 final

Football

a year ago

Stellenbosch FC manager Steve Barker has put the blame on someone after his team lost to Orlando Pirates in the final of the MTN8 over the weekend.

Bafana Bafana star explains why he was emotional after Pirates won MTN8 title

Football

a year ago

A South African international has explained why he was emotional after the referee blew the final whistle during Orlando Pirates tie with Stellenbosch in the MTN8.

Former Kaizer Chiefs star explains how referee robbed Stellenbosch in MTN8 final

Football

a year ago

A former Kaizer Chiefs star has opened up on how the centre referee's blunder during the MTN8 final between Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch affected the outcome.

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