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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Kaizer Chiefs: Top players Nabi has signed this summer after Sirino’s signing

Football

2 years ago

Kaizer Chiefs, Sundowns lose Bafana Bafana star to North African giants

Football

2 years ago

Kaizer Chiefs explain why they signed Gaston Sirino this summer

Football

2 years ago

Kaizer Chiefs: Nabi's side announce their fourth summer signing, confirms jersey number

Football

2 years ago

Paris 2024: Simbine, Richardson & Maswanganyi through to men’s 100m semi-finals

Sports

2 years ago

Mzansi reacts as Stellenbosch FC owner Johann Rupert becomes Africa's richest man

Football

2 years ago

Zwane opens up on Mokwena's Sundowns exit, narrates experience with Folz

Football

2 years ago

Bafana Bafana star Themba Zwane has commented on the surprise exit of Rulani Mokwena from Mamelodi Sundowns this summer, shared his experience with Romain Folz.

Chidimma Adetshina slays in boxing gloves, ready to battle for Miss SA crown

Sports

2 years ago

Netball star and model Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina was spotted in boxing gloves as she gets ready to battle for the Miss South Africa 2024 crown this month.

Kaizer Chiefs: Nabi confirms Amakhosi's interest in signing ex-Sundowns star

Football

2 years ago

Kaizer Chiefs' new manager Nasreddine Nabi has confirmed the Soweto giants' interest in signing former Mamelodi Sundowns star on a free transfer this summer.

Dricus Du Plessis sends 'strong' warning to Israel Adesanya ahead of UFC 305

Sports

2 years ago

South African Mixed Martial Arts star Dricus Du Plessis has dropped comments ahead of his FC Middleweight Championship fight against Israel Adesanya.

Kaizer Chiefs: Bad news for Nabi as Amakhosi set to miss out on Bafana star’s signing

Football

2 years ago

Kaizer Chiefs are set to miss out on the signing of a Bafana Bafana star this summer as their Premier Soccer League rival's coach confirm the player's future.

PSL announce huge increase in MTN8 prize money, participation fee

Football

2 years ago

The Premier Soccer League have taken a new initiative as they announce an increase in the prize money for winners of the MTN8 tournament this season.

Pitso Mosimane reacts after receiving honorary doctorate from University of Johannesburg

Football

2 years ago

South African tactician Pitso Mosimane has commented after being honoured with a Doctorate degree at the University of Johannesburg on Wednesday, July 26.

Netizens hail netball star Chidimma Adetshina amid Miss SA controversy

Sports

2 years ago

Netball star Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina hailed by netizens on social media amid controversy surrounding her nomination as top contender for Miss South Africa 2024.

Blitzboks return home to heroic welcome after winning Bronze at Paris 2024 Olympics

Rugby

2 years ago

The Blitzboks received a heroic welcome as they returned to South Africa after finishing third in the Rugby Sevens event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

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