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 Sports Journalist with over nine 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.

3204 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

Author's articles

How much prize money did Mamelodi Sundowns earn after beating Al Ahli?

Football

2 days ago

South African swimming icon dies aged 79 with memorial service set for Port Elizabeth

Sports

3 days ago

Inside Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s family: Parents, heritage and Springboks journey

Rugby

3 days ago

Springboks star Wilco Louw’s family farm in the Cederberg Mountains revealed

Rugby

3 days ago

Former Test referee reveals what he made of two key calls in Springboks’ favour against All Blacks

Rugby

3 days ago

Former soccer coach handed 15-year sentence for sexual abuse of three boys

Football

3 days ago

Pirates land another South African star from PSL rivals

Football

3 days ago

Orlando Pirates have strengthened their squad by signing another South African star from a fellow PSL side as the Bucs continue to make moves in the transfer market.

Rugby star killed in tragic car crash while going home from training

Rugby

3 days ago

The rugby world is mourning a heartbreaking loss after a star tragically lost his life in a car crash while returning home from training, leaving family devastated.

Rugby legend’s family devastated by tragic death of 21-year-old son

Rugby

4 days ago

The rugby world is mourning after a legendary figure’s family was rocked by the tragic death of his 21-year-old son, with the family keeping mute on cause of death .

Springboks icon Siya Kolisi receives stunning recognition as rugby’s greatest captain

Rugby

4 days ago

Springboks star Siya Kolisi has been named the greatest international captain in rugby history, earning major recognition for his leadership of South Africa.

Springboks confirm final World Cup warm-up match ahead of 2027 tournament

Rugby

4 days ago

The Springboks have officially confirmed their final warm-up match ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup, with the game set to take place in Gosford, Australia.

Springboks star Damian de Allende’s luxury car collection revealed

Rugby

4 days ago

Take a look inside World Cup winner and Springboks centre Damian de Allende’s garage as the South African rugby star’s impressive luxury car collection is revealed.

Relebohile Mofokeng celebrates Bafana Bafana call-up with goal in European competition

Football

4 days ago

Relebohile Mofokeng celebrated his latest Bafana Bafana call-up in style by scoring for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise in the UEFA Europa League competition.