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.

2534 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Injury crisis deepens as Springboks lose key player for extended period

Rugby

3 months ago

Springboks star hits back after fans criticise him on social media

Rugby

3 months ago

Promising South African footballer passes away unexpectedly in Cape Town

Football

3 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs complete double over ZESCO United in CAF Confederation Cup

Football

3 months ago

Cardoso fumes after Mamelodi Sundowns’ flat performance against Al Hilal

Football

3 months ago

Orlando Pirates win, but Ouaddou reveals what left him unhappy

Football

3 months ago

Pirates shake up standings as Magesi FC win sends them above Chiefs

Football

3 months ago

Orlando Pirates climbed above Kaizer Chiefs in the league standings after securing an important victory over Magesi FC in the Betway Premiership this weekend.

South African striker secures European move after leaving PSL club

Football

3 months ago

Simon van Duivenbooden has left his Premier Soccer League club to join a European side, marking a major step in the South African striker’s career.

Ex-Pirates star tips Kaizer Chiefs to upset Sundowns and Bucs in PSL title race

Football

3 months ago

A former Orlando Pirates star has explained why Kaizer Chiefs could win the Betway Premiership title ahead of Mamelodi Sundowns and the Buccaneers.

CAFCL: Sundowns suffer narrow defeat against Al Hilal in Kigali

Football

3 months ago

Premier Soccer League giants Mamelodi Sundowns have suffered another setback in the CAF Champions League as they stubled to a defeat against Al Hilal.

Cedric Kaze breaks down Kaizer Chiefs’ low-key January transfer window

Football

3 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has explained why the Premier Soccer League giants have had a quiet January transfer window, sharing the club's stance.

Kaizer Chiefs youngster departs on transfer deadline day

Football

3 months ago

Premier Soccer League giants Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed the departure of young South African player Bontle Molefe on transfer deadline day this January.

Shock move: Bafana Bafana star snubs PSL teams for European club

Football

3 months ago

A South African international has snubbed Premier Soccer League teams to join a European club, marking another major step in the Bafana Bafana star's career.

Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie praises Kaizer Chiefs star after win over Marumo Gallants

Football

3 months ago

Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has praised a Kaizer Chiefs star following the Soweto giants' win over Marumo Gallants in the Betwayu Premiership.

Transfer deadline shock as Orlando Pirates announce unexpected exit

Football

3 months ago

Orlando Pirates have confirmed a surprise exit of Nigerian international Olisa Ndah on transfer deadline day in the Premier Soccer League, catching fans off guard.

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