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.

2960 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Kaizer Chiefs legend discloses why Dolly is yet to find new club in PSL

Football

a year ago

Pitso Mosimane showers praise on European coach as he ponders next move

Football

a year ago

How much Sundowns and Pirates will earn after qualifying for CAFCL group stages

Football

a year ago

Richard Ofori joins new club in PSL after Orlando Pirates exit

Football

a year ago

Pirates legend sends strong warning to Kaizer Chiefs concerning Sirino

Football

a year ago

Morena hails 2 Pirates stars after Galaxy's loss in CAF Champions League

Football

a year ago

Mngqithi breaks silence on Shalulile’s goal drought at Sundowns

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi has addressed Peter Shalulile's goal drought at the club after defeating Mbabane Swallaws in the CAF Champions League.

Reason Anthony Joshua should consider retirement after losing to Dubois

Sports

a year ago

Nigerian-British boxer Anthony Joshua has been advised to consider retirement after his embarrassing loss to Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.

Kaizer Chiefs' Nabi tops list of highest paid coaches in PSL this season

Football

a year ago

The top five highest-paid tacticians in the Premier Soccer League have been ranked this season with Nasreddine Nabi joining the list since moving to Kaizer Chiefs.

How Joshua made more money than Dubois despite being knocked out in title bout

Sports

a year ago

Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua made more money than Daniel Dubois despite losing the all-British heavyweight title fight at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.

Cape Town Spurs CEO discloses why Bafana star didn't join Kaizer Chiefs

Football

a year ago

Cape Town Spurs Chief Executive Officer Alexi Efstathiou has disclosed why Kaizer Chiefs were unable to sign a South African international from them this summer.

Sharks steal Currie Cup title from Lions in dying seconds

Rugby

a year ago

Hollywoodbets Sharks XV are Carling Currie Cup winners after defeating the Fidelity ADT Lions in the finals at the Emirates Airlines Park this weekend.

Rulani Mokwena signs two Brazilian stars for Wydad on deadline day

Football

a year ago

South African tactician Rulani Mokwena has signed two Brazilian players Viana and Arthur for Moroccan giants Wydad Athletic Club on transfer deadline day.

Kaizer Chiefs confirm 2 players leaving for PSL rivals on deadline day

Football

a year ago

Two Kaizer Chiefs players have left the Glamour Boys on transfer deadline day to join Premier Soccer League rivals on loan for the entire 2024-25 season.

3 PSL clubs battle for Kaizer Chiefs star on transfer deadline day

Football

a year ago

Three Premier Soccer League clubs are reportedly interested in signing a Kaizer Chiefs star before this summer transfer window closes later today.

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