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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AFCON 2025: Broos explains why Bafana Bafana lost to Cameroon

Football

4 months ago

Bafana Bafana exit AFCON 2025 after frustrating loss to Cameroon

Football

4 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs issue Bold CAF Confederation Cup message after slow start

Football

4 months ago

Basadien reveals the toughest Mamelodi Sundowns player he has faced

Football

4 months ago

Sundowns star addresses AFCON omission and World Cup ambitions

Football

4 months ago

Cameroon legend issues bold statement about Bafana Bafana

Football

4 months ago

Former Orlando Pirates coach reveals AFCON 2025’s biggest threat

Football

4 months ago

Former Orlando Pirates assistant coach Fadlu Davids names the most dangerous team at AFCON 2025, sharing insights on the tournament’s top contenders.

Broos sees parallels between 2017 AFCON winners and current Cameroon squad

Football

4 months ago

Hugo Broos has drawn comparisons between Cameroon’s 2017 AFCON-winning team and the current squad, highlighting similarities in quality and mentality.

Hugo Broos reveals concerns ahead of Bafana Bafana’s Cameroon showdown

Football

4 months ago

South Africa men's national team coach Hugo Broos explains his concerns ahead of Bafana Bafana’s upcoming clash against Cameroon at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Mamelodi Sundowns sign new player from South America

Football

4 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns have completed the R53 million signing of South American striker Brayan León, boosting their attacking options ahead of the season.

Tragedy strikes as rugby player passes away days into new year

Rugby

4 months ago

Kenyan rugby player Felix Ouma has died just two days into the new year.2026, sparking tributes and mourning across the rugby community on social media.

Revealed: Springboks’ top earners in 2025 and how much they made

Rugby

4 months ago

A comprehensive look at the Springboks’ highest-paid players in 2025 campaign, detailing how much each player earned in total after a successful season.

Makazole Mapimpi among Springboks’ lowest earners in 2025: How much they made

Rugby

4 months ago

Makazole Mapimpi listed among the lowest-earning Springboks in 2025. This report breaks down how much he and other South African rugby stars earned during the year.

Bafana Bafana qualify for AFCON 2025 Round of 16 after beating Zimbabwe

Football

4 months ago

Bafana Bafana have booked a place in the Round of 16 at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Zimbabwe in their last group game in Marrakech.

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AFCON 2025: Nigerian star named among top performers as Bafana Bafana players absent

Football

4 months ago

Bafana Bafana players failed to make the list as a Nigerian star is named among the best performers at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

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