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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World Cup 2026: How Canada ended Bafana Bafana's World Cup dream

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World Cup 2026: Broos makes history even as Bafana Bafana lose to Canada

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Kaizer Chiefs backed to make bold move for Mamelodi Sundowns player

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Foreign club makes big-money move for Mamelodi Sundowns star

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2 months ago

Sipho Mbule breaks silence after leaving Orlando Pirates for overseas move

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2 months ago

Drake stakes huge sum of money on Canada to defeat Bafana Bafana

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2 months ago

Canada coach reveals latest on Bayern Munich star before Bafana Bafana showdown

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2 months ago

Canada have provided the latest update on the availability of their Bayern Munich star ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash with Bafana Bafana.

Kaizer Chiefs tie down South African star ahead of next season

Football

2 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs have handed a new contract to one of their South African stars, Xolani Cossa, ahead of the new season as they prepare for life under a new coach.

Maseko closes in on Bafana Bafana legend's World Cup record against Canada

Football

2 months ago

Thapelo Maseko is on the verge of matching a Bafana Bafana legend's FIFA World Cup record when South Africa face Canada in the Round of 32 on Sunday evening.

What Canada's head coach said about Bafana Bafana before World Cup clash

Football

2 months ago

Canada's head coach Jesse Marsch has shared his thoughts on Bafana Bafana ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 tie in Los Angeles on Sunday.

SAFA confirms death of Bafana Bafana star's grandmother

Football

2 months ago

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has confirmed the death of a Bafana Bafana star's grandmother ahead of SA's crucial World Cup tie with Canada.

Bafana Bafana star Mbekezeli Mbokazi wanted by English Premier League side

Football

2 months ago

An English Premier League club has reportedly expressed interest in signing Bafana Bafana defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi from Chicago Fire FC this summer.

Broos urged to make bold Mokoena decision for Canada showdown

Football

2 months ago

Hugo Broos has been advised to bench Teboho Mokoena ahead of Bafana Bafana's 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash with Canada on Sunday evening.

German giants target Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana star Mofokeng

Football

2 months ago

German giants are reportedly interested in signing Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana star Relebohile Mofokeng after his performance last season with the Bucs.

What AI predicts for Bafana Bafana's crucial World Cup clash with Canada

Football

2 months ago

AI has predicted Bafana Bafana's chances of defeating Canada in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32. See the projected outcome, key factors that could decide the match.

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