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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Stellenbosch sign Nigerian star as replacement for Pirates' new signing

Football

a year ago

Broos explains the absences of Tau, Pirates star from Bafana latest squad

Football

a year ago

Du Preez, 2 other stars who could still leave Kaizer Chiefs this summer

Football

a year ago

Favourite team to win UEFA Champions League after new format draw

Football

a year ago

MTN8: Mngqithi explains why Sundowns were knocked out by Stellenbosch

Football

a year ago

Rulani Mokwena explains why Wydad AC lost first game in Moroccan league

Football

a year ago

Springboks pull off glorious comeback to beat New Zealand in Rugby Championship

Rugby

a year ago

The Springboks of South Africa came from ten points behind to defeat the All Blacks of New Zealand in the Rugby Championship at the Ellis Park on Saturday.

Percy Tau addresses links with Kaizer Chiefs, Sundowns, Wydad this summer

Football

a year ago

South African international Percy Tau has cleared the air about reports linking him with a move to Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs and Wydad AC this summer.

Rome Diamond League 2024: Tebogo wins men's 100m final at Golden Gala

Sports

a year ago

Botswana sprinter Letsile Tebogo impressed once again as he wins the men's 100m race at the Golden Gala, Diamond League athletics meet in Rome, Italy.

Sports minister calls Okon South Africa's golden boy despite Nigerian roots

Sports

a year ago

Gayton McKenzie has sparked different reaction on social media after tagging World Athletics u20 400m champion Udeme Okon South Africa's golden boy.

'Nigerian' sprinter wins second gold for South Africa at World u20 Championships

Sports

a year ago

Udeme Okon, who is of Nigerian origin, has won South Africa's second gold medal at the ongoing World Under-20 Athletics Championships in Lima, Peru.

PSL side thrash Kaizer Chiefs in a friendly at FNB Stadium

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs were thrashed by one of their Premier Soccer League rivals in a pre-season friendly match at the FNB Stadium on Thursday afternoon.

"Messi can only dream of this Aura": Fans hail Ronaldo's hot red carpet look for UCL draw

Football

a year ago

Cristiano Ronaldo compared to Lionel Messi by fans after arriving the venue of the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League draw in Monaco looking dapper in a black suit.

Kaizer Chiefs youngster dumps Amakhosi, joins Ibrahimovic's club in Europe

Football

a year ago

A Kaizer Chiefs promising midfielder has left the club to complete a summer move to European outfit Hammarby IF before the transfer window closes.

Kaizer Chiefs: Nabi spotted in Sundowns' tie with Stellenbosch in MTN8

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs manager Nasreddine Nabi was spotted at the Lucas Moripe Stadium watching the tie between Mamelodi Sundowns and Stellenbosch FC in the MTN8.

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