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.

2867 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Sundowns issue update on Cardoso’s future after CAF Champions League success

Football

a month ago

Sundowns coach attracts interest after leading club to CAF glory

Football

a month ago

Broos confirms South Africa’s next test before 2026 World Cup opener

Football

2 months ago

Broos hopes Bafana Bafana star leaves Orlando Pirates for bigger club

Football

2 months ago

Pirates secure highly rated young defender with Mbokazi-like qualities

Football

2 months ago

Broos reflects on South Africa’s draw with Nicaragua before 2026 World Cup

Football

2 months ago

Springboks star ruled out for 2026, to miss All Blacks series

Rugby

2 months ago

A major injury setback has ruled a key Springboks star out for the remainder of 2026, with the player also set to miss the upcoming All Blacks series.

Kaizer Chiefs win race for Bafana Bafana star ahead of Sundowns and Pirates

Football

2 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs have reportedly secured the signing of a South Africa national football team star ahead of rivals Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. and Orlando Pirates.

Abdeslam Ouaddou breaks silence on Orlando Pirates future

Football

2 months ago

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has provided a fresh update regarding his future at the club amid ongoing speculation over his recent statement.

Petersen 'reacts' after missing out on Bafana Bafana’s World Cup squad

Football

2 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs star Brandon Petersen has spoken after being left out of Hugo Broos’ final South Africa national football team squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Kaizer Chiefs linked with shock approach for Broos’ former right-hand man

Football

2 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs have reportedly made an approach for the former assistant of Hugo Broos as they continue their search for a new coaching appointment.

Bafana Bafana star exits PSL club ahead of proposed Kaizer Chiefs move

Football

2 months ago

A South Africa national football team star has left his PSL club and is now reportedly set to complete a move to Kaizer Chiefs ahead of the new season.

Foreign club parts ways with former Bafana Bafana star after struggles

Football

2 months ago

An ex-South Africa national football team star has reportedly been dismissed by his foreign club following a series of poor performances and disappointing results.

Kaizer Chiefs players omitted as Broos names final Bafana squad for 2026 World Cup

Football

2 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs players have been left out after Hugo Broos announced his final South Africa national football team squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Ouaddou opens up on CAF Champions League ambitions with Pirates

Football

2 months ago

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has spoken about the club’s CAF Champions League ambitions, addressing whether they can replicate Mamelodi Sundowns success.

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