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

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Nigerian star breaks silence on failed move to Kaizer Chiefs this summer

Football

a year ago

How much Percy Tau's Al Ahly got despite losing CAF Super Cup to Zamalek

Football

a year ago

Riveiro singles out one player in Pirates' tough match against Richards Bay

Football

a year ago

Riveiro reacts to Pirates' hard fought win over Richards Bay in PSL

Football

a year ago

Former Sundowns star passes away after being reportedly stabbed to death

Football

a year ago

Reason Sundowns don’t deserve the win over Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium

Football

a year ago

Nabi discloses Kaizer Chiefs' big transfer plans in January after Sundowns' loss

Football

a year ago

Tunisian manager Nasreddine Nabi unveils Kaizer Chiefs' transfer plans for January after their home defeat against Mamelodi Sundowns in the Betway Premiership.

Dlamini shines as Pirates defeat Richards Bay to maintain 100% win record

Football

a year ago

Orlando Pirates continued their impressive form in the Betway Premiership as they defeated Richards Bay at the King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium on Sunday.

Mngqithi trolls Kaizer Chiefs fans after Sundowns' victory at FNB Stadium

Football

a year ago

South African tactician Manqoba Mngqithi has trolled Kaizer Chiefs fans after Mamelodi Sundowns sealed all three points in their Betway Premiership tie this weekend.

Nabi discloses what he told referee at half-time after poor officiating

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi has opened up on his conversation with the centre referee during the Glamour Boys clash with Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday.

Nasreddine Nabi explains why Kaizer Chiefs lost to Sundowns at FNB Stadium

Football

a year ago

Tunisian coach Nasreddine Nabi has commented on the reason why Kaizer Chiefs lost to Mamelodi Sundowns in their Betway Premiership tie at the FNB Stadium.

Kaizer Chiefs react to late goal against Sundowns being ruled out by ref

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs posted two cryptic messages to react to Edson Castillo's late goal against Mamelodi Sundowns being ruled out by the referee on Saturday.

Kaizer Chiefs coach set to miss Sundowns clash after losing his mother

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs will be without one of the first team coaches for the game against Mamelodi Sundowns at the FNB Stadium on Saturday after losing his mother.

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

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns will battle for all three points in the Betway Premiership when they face each other this weekend at the FNB Stadium.

Mngqithi explains why it's difficult to face Nabi's Kaizer Chiefs

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi has explained why it wouldn't be an easy task to face Kaizer Chiefs under their new manager Nasreddine Nabi.

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