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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Manchester City reportedly eyeing Eagles star as replacement for Kevin De Bruyne

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Siphiwe Tshabalala meets Peter Drury 14 years after World Cup epic commentary

Football

2 years ago

Royal AM's Shauwn Mkhize Celebrates Granddaughter in Matching Gucci, Fans React

Football

2 years ago

Pitso Mosimane speaks on Orlando Pirates' win over Sevilla in Spain, explains it's importance

Football

2 years ago

Pitso Mosimane questions Sundowns, Pirates, & Chiefs for holding training camp in Europe

Football

2 years ago

Kaizer Chiefs star and 3 players who can replace Bongani Zungu at Mamelodi Sundowns

Football

2 years ago

Kaizer Chiefs star scores four goals as Nasreddine Nabi's side thrash Al Shahaniya in Turkey

Football

2 years ago

Kaizer Chiefs thrashed Qatari Stars League side Al Shahaniya SC in Nasreddine Nabi's third game in charge of Amakhosi in Turkey with a player scoring four goals.

Kaizer Chiefs: Nasreddine Nabi criticised for signing Ntwari instead of Nwabali

Football

2 years ago

Kaizer Chiefs new gaffer Nasreddine Nabi has been accused of making a transfer blunder of signing goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari instead of Stanley Nwabali.

Kaizer Chiefs: Itumeleng Khune, and 2 other stars Amakhosi should offload this summer

Football

2 years ago

Kaizer Chiefs are clearing out some of their players who are surplus to requirements at the club and are adding new ones ahead of the 2024-25 season.

Kaizer Chiefs: Percy Tau, 3 other stars outside PSL Nasreddine Nabi should sign

Football

2 years ago

Kaizer Chiefs are one of the clubs that need to bolster their squad before the 2024-25 season kick-off; with Nasreddine Nabi needing top quality players to compete.

Marc Cucurella: Euro 2024 star keeps his promise after winning title with Spain

Football

2 years ago

Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella has fulfilled the promise he made during the 2024 UEFA European Championship in Germany as he won the tournament with Spain.

Argentina Star Criticizes Chelsea Players for Unfollowing Enzo Over 'Racist Chant': Video

Football

2 years ago

Enzo Fernandez's teammate in the Argentina national team has slammed Chelsea players that unfollowed the midfielder after the whole racist chant video issue.

Kaizer Chiefs: Nabi's side secure the signing of Bafana star amid links with European clubs

Football

2 years ago

Kaizer Chiefs have secured the signing of a South African international as they begin to bolster their squad ahead of the upcoming season under Nasreddine Nabi.

Rulani Mokwena Confirms PSL Offer After Sundowns Exit, Explains Why He Turned It Down

Football

2 years ago

South African tactician Rulani Mokwena has opened up on the big offer he received from a Premier Soccer League side after parting ways with Mamelodi Sundowns.

Eden Hazard: Fans beg Chelsea to resign Ex Real Madrid star after modelling club's new kit

Football

2 years ago

Chelsea have been begged by their fans to resign former Real Madrid forward Eden Hazard as he models the club's new home jersey for the 2024-25 season.

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