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: When Van Niekerk and other athletes will be in action today

Sports

2 years ago

Paris 2024 Athletics: Team South Africa's duo miss out on Men's 400m final

Sports

2 years ago

Paris 2024: Richardson withdraws from 200m race, 4x100m relay in doubt

Sports

2 years ago

Paris 2024: Team SA's Miranda Coetzee through to Women's 400m semis

Sports

2 years ago

Paris 2024: When Team South Africa's sprinters will be in action today

Football

2 years ago

Sirino: Top 4 players who joined Kaizer Chiefs from Sundowns and failed

Football

2 years ago

Paris 2024: Van Niekerk through to 200m semis as Richardson misses out

Sports

2 years ago

Three South African sprinters Wayde van Niekerk, Benjamin Richardson, and Shaun Maswanganyi took part in the first round of the 200m race at Paris 2024 Olympics.

Tatjana Smith treasures Christianity more than medals won, Siya Kolisi reacts

Rugby

2 years ago

South Africa's Tatjana Smith has rated her Christian faith over all the medals she won during her illustrious career, with Siya Kolisi commenting on her admission.

Noah Lyles: Real Madrid star sends message of support to new Olympic champion

Football

2 years ago

A Real Madrid player has sent a message of support to American sprinter Noah Lyles after winning gold in the Men's 100m final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Paris 2024: Lythe Pillay & Zakithi Nene through to Men’s 400m semi-finals

Sports

2 years ago

Two Team South Africa sprinters have booked a place in the semi-finals of the Men's 400m event at the ongoing 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France.

Simbine rocks wristwatch valued over $200,000 during 100m races at Paris 2024

Sports

2 years ago

South African sprinter Akani Simbine showed off his luxurious wristwatch during his 100m races at the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympic Games in France.

Top 5 South Africa’s greatest ever football exports

Football

2 years ago

South Africa is one of the big nations in Africa that have produced a lot of talented football who've travelled out of the continent to make name for themselves.

Paris 2024: Simbine misses out on 100m medal at Olympics, sets new record

Sports

2 years ago

Team South African athlete Akani Simbine has missed out on the Men's 100m medal after finishing outside the top three in the final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Percy Tau: Reasons Nasreddine Nabi should sign Bafana star for Kaizer Chiefs

Football

2 years ago

Kaizer Chiefs are one of the clubs interested in signing South African international Percy Tau from Egyptian giants Al Ahly this transfer window.

Paris 2024: Simbine through to Men’s 100m final, beating Olympic champion in semis

Sports

2 years ago

South African sprinter Akani Simbine has booked a place in the final of the Men's 100m after beating the Olympic defending champion in the semi-final.

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