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

Author's articles

Gabadinho Mhango explains what makes Abdeslam Ouaddou stand out

Football

4 months ago

Rassie Erasmus reacts to All Blacks’ interest in Springboks attack coach

Rugby

4 months ago

Saleng responds to critics after leaving Pirates for Sundowns

Football

4 months ago

Injury setback for Springboks as key player is ruled out for season

Rugby

4 months ago

Two young Kaizer Chiefs players depart for another club

Football

4 months ago

Patrice Motsepe hits back at critics over controversial AFCON decision

Football

4 months ago

Rugby legend passes away at age 74, tributes pour in

Rugby

4 months ago

Rugby legend and former All Blacks player Grant Batty has passed away at the age of 74, with tributes pouring in following his sudden and mysterious death.

Sundowns hit by major setback as key player is ruled out of league opener

Football

4 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Teboho Mokoena has been ruled out of the Brazilians' second half of the season’s league opener against Orbit College.

Bafana Bafana star completes shock move from Sundowns to PSL rivals

Football

4 months ago

Bafana Bafana defender Mosa Lebusa has left Mamelodi Sundowns to join their Premier Soccer League rivals, ending his spell with the defending champions.

Pirates star close in on joining Premier Soccer League side

Football

4 months ago

Orlando Pirates striker Sifiso Luthuli is set to leave the Soweto giants, with a move to the club's Premier Soccer League rivals on the cards this January.

Former Orlando Pirates star joins French club from Premier League

Football

4 months ago

Former Orlando Pirates star Marshall Munetsi has left a English Premier League club to continue his career in France, marking a new chapter abroad.

Ex-Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro lands European managerial role

Football

4 months ago

Former Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has been appointed as the new manager of a European club, marking his return to football in Europe.

Mosimane’s luxury lifestyle revealed: Net worth, cars, houses and football earnings

Football

4 months ago

A closer look at Pitso Mosimane’s luxury lifestyle, including his net worth, high-end cars, homes, and elite earnings from a successful football career.