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.

2959 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

Author's articles

Trophies Jose Riveiro has won since joining Orlando Pirates two years ago

Football

a year ago

MTN8 Final: Why Pirates and not Sundowns are the best club in PSL

Football

a year ago

Orlando Pirates set new record as they defeat Stellenbosch in MTN8 final

Football

a year ago

Bafana star scores goal of the year contender against Pirates in MTN8 final

Football

a year ago

PSL announce match official to take charge of MTN8 final

Football

a year ago

Pirates vs Stellenbosch: Preview, H2H, lineups, time, where to watch MTN8 final

Football

a year ago

Pirates sweating over 2 players' fitness ahead of MTN8 final against Stellenbosch

Football

a year ago

Orlando Pirates will battle Stellenbosch FC in the MTN8 final at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday, but might be without two players for the tie.

Former Kaizer Chiefs coach admits to being a Orlando Pirates fan

Football

a year ago

A former Kaizer Chiefs coach has come out to confirm that he's a lifelong supporter of the Glamour Boys' Premier Soccer League rivals Orlando Pirates.

Mokoena, 2 other players who don't deserve to be on Bafana Bafana's squad

Football

a year ago

Belgian tactician Hugo Broos has announced his 23-man squad for South Africa's next 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Congo Brazzaville.

Nabi sends message to fans after Kaizer Chiefs' loss to Sundowns in PSL

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has sent message to fans after Amakhosi's loss to Mamelodi Sundowns in the Betway Premiership last weekend.

Pirates stars missing as Broos announces Bafana’s squad for AFCON qualifiers

Football

a year ago

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos announces his final squad for South Africa's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Congo Brazzaville.

Ex PSL ref exposes mistake match officials made during Kaizer Chiefs vs Sundowns

Football

a year ago

A former Premier Soccer League referee has exposed the mistake match officials made during Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns clash in the Betway Premiership.