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.

2963 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Orlando Pirates star leaves Soweto giants, joins PSL rivals on loan

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs: Sirino, 2 other players who impressed on Nabi's PSL debut

Football

a year ago

Daimond League: Tebogo loses to American sprinter in men's 200m in Brussels

Sports

a year ago

Sirino shines as Kaizer Chiefs stage comeback to defeat Gallants in PSL opener

Football

a year ago

Marumo Gallants vs Kaizer Chiefs: Preview, H2H, line-ups, time, where to watch

Football

a year ago

Heartbreak for Simbine as he gets 'silenced' by Jamaican sprinter in Brussels

Sports

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs star gets married ahead of PSL opener against Marumo Gallants

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs star Nkosingiphile Ngcobo has tied the knots with his lover ahead of Amakhosi's Premier Soccer League opener against Marumo Gallants this weekend.

Jomo Sono gives Riveiro tips on how to get best out of Mofokeng

Football

a year ago

Orlando Pirates legend Jomo Sono has given an insight on how the Bucs manager Jose Riveiro can get the best out of South African youngster Relebohile Mofokeng.

Ex Kaizer Chiefs star names Pirates new signing, 5 others Nabi should've signed

Football

a year ago

Former Kaizer Chiefs star has listed some players Nasreddine Nabi need to sign before the summer transfer window in the South African league closes.

Kaizer Chiefs star gives details of talks with Nabi that fuels hope this season

Football

a year ago

A Kaizer Chiefs star has given details of what he discussed with Nasreddine Nabi ahead of Amakhosi's Betway Premiership opener against Marumo Gallants.

Motaung Jr speaks on Kaizer Chiefs talks' with Polokwane for Appollis

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jr. has opened up on Kaizer Chiefs talks with Polokwane City for the signing of Oswin Appollis this summer.

Kaizer Chiefs legend hails 2 Pirates stars after Bafana's win over South Sudan

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs Doctor Khumalo has showered praises on two Orlando Pirates in South Africa's national team as Bafana Bafana defeat South Sudan in AFCON qualifiers.

Kaizer Chiefs new signing produced Man of the Match performance vs Nigeria

Football

a year ago

A Kaizer Chiefs new signing put in a Man of the Match performance in Rwanda's goalless draw against Nigeria in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Fans react as Pirates star secures late win for Bafana against South Sudan

Football

a year ago

Orlando Pirates star Thalente Mbatha scored a late goal to secure a 3-2 win for Bafana Bafana in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against South Sudan.

Motaung Jr comments on PSL clubs inflating prices of players for Kaizer Chiefs

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs sporting director Kaizer Motaung Jr has made a submission about some Premier Soccer League clubs increasing transfer fees for their players.

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