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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Pirates star saves Bafana from losing against Uganda in AFCON qualifiers

Football

a year ago

Reason Tatjana Smith decides to retire after winning two medals at Paris 2024

Sports

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs trio return from injury ahead of PSL opening fixture

Football

a year ago

Nabi's assistant reportedly steps down from his role at Kaizer Chiefs

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns star dumps PSL giants, joins Mokwena at Wydad

Football

a year ago

Tebogo charges late to defeat American sprinters at Zurich Diamond League

Sports

a year ago

Bafana Bafana vs Uganda: Preview, how to watch, H2H, what to expect, team news

Football

a year ago

The Bafana Bafana of South Africa will kick start their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations journey with a qualifying round match against the Cranes of Uganda this week.

Mngqithi hits back at critics claiming he's not fit to coach Sundowns

Football

a year ago

South African tactician Manqoba Mngqithi has replied critics on social media who claim he is incapable of coaching Mamelodi Sundowns after poor start this season.

Ronwen Williams nominated for prestigious award at 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony

Football

a year ago

South African international Ronwen Williams has been nominated for a prestigious award at the 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony after his performance last season.

Paralympics 2024: Pieter du Preez wins South Africa's third medal in Paris

Sports

a year ago

Mzansi Para-cyclist Nicolas Pieter du Preez has clinched Team South Africa's third medal at the ongoing Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games in France.

Reason Mokwena was made to wear traditional outfit in Wydad's win over JSM

Football

a year ago

Former Mamelodi Sundowns manager Rulani Mokwena was spotted wearing a Moroccan traditional outfit during Wydad AC's clash with JSM in the Excellence Cup.

Kaizer Chiefs: Positions Nabi needs to strengthen before transfer window closes

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs are still lacking quality in some positions despite being one of the most active Premier Soccer League sides in the transfer market this summer.

Barca star divides opinion after arriving for international duty wearing a skirt

Football

a year ago

A Barcelona star has sparked different opinions from fans on social media after arriving for international duty wearing a skirt and a tight sleeveless shirt.

Bafana Bafana star breaks silence on reuniting with Mokwena at Wydad AC

Football

a year ago

South African international Percy Tau has opened up on a recent report linking him with the possibility of reuniting with former coach Rulani Mokwena at Wydad AC.

Bafana star reacts to Kaizer Chiefs' interest in signing him this summer

Football

a year ago

Bafana Bafana star Fawaaz Basadien has broken his silence on reports linking him with a move to Premier Soccer League giants Kaizer Chiefs this summer.

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