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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Gaston Sirino: A look at greatest number 10s in Kaizer Chiefs' history

Football

a year ago

Wydad: Top 3 stars on Mokwena's radar despite signing 11 players this summer

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs: 3 top players who are still on Nasreddine Nabi's Wishlist

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs: Ex-Pirates coach expects Nabi's side to compete for PSL title

Football

a year ago

Mosimane names ex-Kaizer Chiefs star as one of the best players he coached

Football

a year ago

CAFCL: Galaxy's coach draws inspiration from Tebogo ahead of Pirates' tie

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs, 2 other teams to look out for in the PSL this new season

Football

a year ago

The 2024-25 Betway Premier Soccer League season is set to kick off in a few days, with popular teams in the division hoping to end Mamelodi Sundowns' dominance.

Rulani Mokwena's Wydad announce the signing of former Barcelona winger

Football

a year ago

Wydad Athletic Club announced the signing of a former Barcelona forward as they prepared for the new season under South African manager Rulani Mokwena.

South African winger on fire in Europe, scores a superb freekick, Video

Football

a year ago

South African international Gift Links scored one the best freekicks ever in AGF Aarhus' win over AB Aalborg in the Danish Superliga this weekend.

Orlando Pirates' next opponents in CAF Champions League confirmed

Football

a year ago

Orlando Pirates have been drawn with a familiar foe in the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League after defeating Disciples FC in the first round.

Amad Diallo: Man Utd star dedicates goal against Brighton to his late 'mum'

Football

a year ago

Ivorian international Amad Diallo dedicated his goal in Manchester United's 2-1 loss to Brighton in the English Premier League to his late 'mother'.

Pirates explain why Gilberto missed CAFCL game, give update on MTN8 tie

Football

a year ago

Orlando Pirates have explained the reason behind Gilberto's absence from their CAF Champions League preliminary match against Disciples FC on Friday evening.

McCarthy and wife celebrate as son, daughter enter primary, senior school respectively

Football

a year ago

Bafana Bafana legend Benni McCarthy and his wife, Stacey Munro, have celebrated their kids; Lio Romero and Lima Rose after achieving a new feat in their education.

How Tebogo is the youngest wealthiest man in Botswana after Olympics triumph

Sports

a year ago

Botswana sprinter Letsile Tebogo made huge fortune for himself after his blistering performance at the just-concluded Paris 2024 Olympic Games in France.

Former Orlando Pirates star returns to the club months after being released

Football

a year ago

Orlando Pirates FC have welcomed one of their ex-players back to the Sowetan club a few months after the Premier Soccer League giants released him.

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