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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Paris 2024: Simbine powers South Africa to memorable silver in 4x100m relay

Sports

2 years ago

Sirino: Bafana legend explains why players struggle at Kaizer Chiefs

Football

2 years ago

Paris 2024: Letsile Tebogo leads Botswana to 4x400m final, beating USA again

Sports

2 years ago

When the 4x100m relay final will take place & SA's athletes in action today

Sports

2 years ago

Tebogo: Botswana president declares public holiday after huge Paris 2024 win

Sports

2 years ago

Paris 2024: Tebogo pulls off Cole Palmer's celebration before defeating Lyles

Football

2 years ago

Paris 2024: Lyles sends message to Tebogo after he beat him in 200m final

Sports

2 years ago

American sprinter Noah Lyles has sent a heartfelt message to Botswana's Letsile Tebogo after losing the 200-metre final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Indian wrestler to be deported after her sister sneaks into Olympic village

Sports

2 years ago

Indian wrestler Antim Panghal is set to be deported from France after breaching one of the rules guiding the Olympic Village set aside for athletes.

Paris 2024: Akani Simbine leads Team SA into men's 4x100m relay final

Sports

2 years ago

Akani Simbine produced a stellar performance in the 4x100m relay race as he led Team South Africa to the men's final at the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Paris 2024: South African sprinter qualifies for women's 100m hurdles semis

Sports

2 years ago

Team South Africa's sprinter has booked a place in the semi-finals of the Women's 100-metre hurdles at the ongoing 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France.

Paris 2024: When the Simbine-led relay team & other SA athletes will be in action

Sports

2 years ago

Team South Africa athletes will be action on day 13 of the athletics event at the ongoing 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, with Akani Simbine set to lead the relay team.

Kaizer Chiefs: Nabi's side's offer for Bafana star rejected by SA club

Football

2 years ago

Nasreddine Nabi's Kaizer Chiefs could miss out on the signing of a South African international this summer after their second offer for was rejected by his club.

Paris 2024: Team SA's Van Niekerk and Maswanganyi miss out on 200m final

Sports

2 years ago

South African duo Shaun Maswanganyi and Wayde Van Niekerk have missed on qualification for the Men's 200m final at the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Connie Chiume: Orlando Pirates mourn the death of South African actress

Football

2 years ago

Premier Soccer League giants Orlando Pirates have mourned the death of legendary South African actress Connie Chiume, who passed away at 72 in Johannesburg.

Kaizer Chiefs: Yanga SC star explains how Amakhosi missed out on his signature

Football

2 years ago

Young Africans forward Stephane Aziz Ki has explained the reason Premier Soccer League giants Kaizer Chiefs missed out on his signature two seasons ago.

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