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

Author's articles

South Africa’s Smith claims first gold for Africa at Paris 2024 Olympics

Sports

2 years ago

Kaizer Chiefs: Yanga SC coach brags about thrashing Amakhosi in South Africa

Football

2 years ago

Irvin Khoza opens up on VAR introduction in PSL this season

Football

2 years ago

Pitso Mosimane explains what Sundowns and Real Madrid have in common, Video

Football

2 years ago

Erling Haaland: Manchester City star apologises after typo error on Instagram post

Football

2 years ago

Real Madrid's chances of winning UCL after adding Mbappe and Endrick to their attack

Football

2 years ago

Nasreddine Nabi: Kaizer Chiefs coach discloses why Amakhosi lost to Young Africans

Football

2 years ago

Kaizer Chiefs new head coach Nasreddine Nabi has explained why the Glamour Boys lost to Tanzanian giants Young Africans in the Toyota Cup in South Africa.

Kaizer Chiefs: Young Africans thrash Amakhosi on Nasreddine Nabi’s debut in South Africa

Football

2 years ago

Kaizer Chiefs end their pre-season on a bad note as they lost woefully against Tanzanian champions Young Africans in the Toyota Cup in South Africa on Sunday.

Paris 2024: Top 20 Highest paid athletes at the Olympic Games

Sports

2 years ago

Basketball and golf players dominate the list of top earning athletes representing their countries at the ongoing Olympic Games in Paris, France.

Motaung Jr gives new update on Kaizer Chiefs' transfer plans under Nabi this summer

Football

2 years ago

Kaizer Chiefs sporting director Motaung Junior has shared a new update on the club's transfer plans this summer after the arrival of Nasreddine Nabi.

Rulani Mokwena opens up on signing ex-Mamelodi Sundowns star for Wydad AC this summer

Football

2 years ago

South African manager Rulani Mokwena has confirmed talks with a former Mamelodi Sundowns player over possibility of reuniting with him at Wydad AC.

What Kaizer Chiefs should expect from Nabi - Amakhosi transfer target discloses

Football

2 years ago

Kaizer Chiefs transfer target has disclosed what the fans should expect from Tunisian tactician Nasreddine Nabi at the Soweto giants this upcoming season.