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.

2967 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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PSL side thrash Kaizer Chiefs in a friendly at FNB Stadium

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a year ago

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

Football

a year ago

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

Football

a year ago

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

Football

a year ago

Gold & bronze for South Africa as Walaza, Nkoana dominate men's 100m in Peru

Sports

a year ago

MTN8: Mngqithi opens up on who's to blame for Sundowns' loss to Stellenbosch

Football

a year ago

World U20 Championship: When Walaza, Nkoana will compete in men's 100m final

Sports

a year ago

South African sprinters Bradley Nkoana and Bayanda Walaza will compete in the finals of the men's 100m at the ongoing World Athletics U20 Championship in Lima, Peru.

Former Kaizer Chiefs star dumps European side for MLS move

Football

a year ago

Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Teenage Hadebe has decided to leave European side Konyaspor for a move back to the Major League Soccer this summer.

Lyle Foster set to join Premier League side from Burnley this summer

Football

a year ago

Bafana Bafana striker Lyle Foster is set to leave Burnley for a return to the English Premier League before the summer transfer window closes on Friday.

World U20 Championships: South African duo book a place in men's 100m final

Sports

a year ago

South African athletes Bayanda Walaza and Bradley Nkoana have qualified for the men's 100-metre race final at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru.

Nasreddine Nabi opens up on Kaizer Chiefs links with Percy Tau, Mayele

Football

a year ago

Tunisian coach Nasreddine Nabi has opened up on the reports linking South Africa's Percy Tau and DR Congo's Fiston Mayele to Kaizer Chiefs this summer.

3 Kaizer Chiefs stars attract interest from European clubs this summer

Football

a year ago

Premier Soccer League side Kaizer Chiefs could lose three of their players in this summer transfer window as European-based clubs are showing interest in them.

Ex-Kaizer Chiefs star sends strong warning to Amakhosi over Khune's role

Football

a year ago

A former Kaizer Chiefs player has cautioned the Glamour Boys over their decision to offer South African goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune an off-field role.

Kaizer Chiefs: Nabi's side set to submit new bid for Bafana Bafana star

Football

a year ago

Nasreddine Nabi's Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly set to submit a new improved bid for a Bafana Bafana star after their first bid was rejected by the player's club.

Mamelodi Sundowns star set to join Rulani Mokwena at Wydad AC

Football

a year ago

South African coach Rulani Mokwena is set to reunite with a Mamelodi Sundowns star at Wydad Athletic Club with the Moroccan giants agreeing terms with the player.

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