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

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European club complete Mofokeng's transfer and unveil Bafana Bafana star

Football

2 months ago

Orlando Pirates told to target Kaizer Chiefs star as Mofokeng successor

Football

2 months ago

Mofokeng leaves Orlando Pirates as girlfriend reacts to Europe switch

Football

2 months ago

Former Mamelodi Sundowns player could return to PSL giants on a free transfer

Football

2 months ago

Rassie Erasmus set for historic Springboks achievement in England clash

Rugby

2 months ago

Broos shares advice for Relebohile Mofokeng ahead of potential move to Europe

Football

2 months ago

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Here's how much SARS could deduct from Bafana Bafana players' FIFA prize money

Football

2 months ago

Bafana Bafana players could see a significant portion of their 2026 FIFA World Cup prize money go to SARS. Here's how much they may have to pay in tax.

Orlando Pirates in mourning after former coach's passing, the Bucs fans left devastated

Football

2 months ago

Orlando Pirates have paid tribute to their former coach following his passing, with the club leading heartfelt condolences from across the football community.

Bafana Bafana camp exit fuels talk of Orlando Pirates star's European move

Football

2 months ago

An Orlando Pirates star player has left the Bafana Bafana camp as speculation grows over an imminent move to Europe during the summer transfer window.

Rugby world mourns as youngster dies unexpectedly days after his birthday

Rugby

2 months ago

The rugby community is mourning after a rugby star died unexpectedly just days after celebrating his birthday, prompting an outpouring of tributes.

Erasmus reveals rugby star who wanted to play for the SA before choosing England

Rugby

2 months ago

Rassie Erasmus has revealed that a rugby star was keen to represent the Springboks before ultimately committing his international future to England.

European giants join race for Orlando Pirates star Oswin Appollis

Football

2 months ago

European giants are reportedly tracking Orlando Pirates star Oswin Appollis, with growing interest in the Bafana Bafana winger ahead of a potential transfer.

Bafana Bafana star seals European move after 2026 FIFA World Cup exit

Football

2 months ago

Bafana Bafana star Relebohile Mofokeng has reportedly completed a transfer to a European club and is set to feature in the UEFA Champions League.

Broos explains Bafana Bafana's World Cup defeat to Canada

Football

2 months ago

Hugo Broos has explained why Bafana Bafana were knocked out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by Canada despite producing the better overall performance.

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Sipho Mbule's move to Iraqi club comes under scrutiny after Orlando Pirates exit

Football

2 months ago

Former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Sipho Mbule has been warned that joining an Iraqi club after leaving Orlando Pirates may not have been the right career move.

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