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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South African sprinter narrates his experience at Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Sports

2 years ago

South Africa give Tatjana Smith a heroic welcome after Paris 2024 success

Sports

2 years ago

Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates missing as CAF unveil top 10 African clubs

Football

2 years ago

Letsile Tebogo returns to heroic welcome in Botswana after Olympics success

Sports

2 years ago

Vinicius Jnr: List of goodies in Saudi Arabia's offer to Real Madrid star

Football

2 years ago

Percy Tau reportedly demands huge sum from Al Ahly amid Kaizer Chiefs links

Football

2 years ago

Former Chelsea star divorces his wife after Euro 2024 success

Football

2 years ago

Ex-Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata and his wife, Alice Campello, have decided to go their separate ways after the new AC Milan signing led Spain to Euro 2024 victory.

Kaizer Chiefs: Bafana Bafana star set to snub Nabi's side for a move abroad

Football

2 years ago

South African international Oswin Appollis is set to snub Premier Soccer League giants Kaizer Chiefs for a move to North Africa this summer transfer window.

Sundowns confirm the signing of Bafana Bafana star amid Kaizer Chiefs links

Football

2 years ago

Mamelodi Sundowns have confirmed the signing of a South African international despite links with Premier Soccer League rivals Kaizer Chiefs this summer.

UFC 305: MMA pundit speaks on Dricus Du Plessis bout with Israel Adesanya

Sports

2 years ago

A Nigerian combat sports pundit has shared his thoughts on the UFC Middleweight Championship bout between Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya in Perth, Australia.

MTN8 semi-finals draw: Mamelodi Sundowns and Pirates opponents confirmed

Football

2 years ago

The MTN9 semi-final draw have been confirmed with Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates, Stellenbosch FC, and Cape Town City getting to know their next opponents.

Kaizer Chiefs target confirms interest in playing for Rulani Mokwena

Football

2 years ago

Stephane Aziz Ki has admitted that he would love to play under South African tactician Rulani Mokwena, who is currently Wydad Athletic Club manager.

Akani Simbine: Prize money each member of Team SA’s 4x100m relay will get

Sports

2 years ago

Akani Simbine and other members of the men's 4x100 relay team for South Africa are set to rewarded with massive sum of money after winning silver at the Paris 2024.

Jo-Ane van Dyk bags another medal for Team South Africa at Paris 2024

Sports

2 years ago

Jo-Ane van Dyk has clinched another medal for Team South Africa in athletics at the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympic Games, finishing among the top three in Javelin.

Tebogo powers Botswana's 4x400m relay to silver as Team SA settle for fifth

Sports

2 years ago

Letsile Tebogo has powered Botswana to a podium finish as they claimed silver medal in the 4x400m relay final, with Team South Africa settling for fifth.

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