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.

2871 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

Author's articles

Rugby legend passes away at 74 after a career spanning over 1,000 games

Rugby

4 months ago

Injury woes continue for Kaizer Chiefs with another player sidelined

Football

4 months ago

Liverpool FC player reveals he can play for South Africa

Football

4 months ago

South African star reveals struggle with drug addiction as comeback looms

Sports

4 months ago

Top South African golfer explains support for Bafana Bafana, Mzansi celebrates him

Sports

4 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs on the rise after back-to-back Betway Premiership victories

Football

4 months ago

Dricus du Plessis and Vasti Spiller show off R550k luxury ride in engagement shoot

Sports

4 months ago

Dricus du Plessis and Vasti Spiller have shared glimpses of their engagement shoot, featuring a stunning R550k luxury car that stole the spotlight.

Young rugby star among three killed in horror car crash, fans sad

Rugby

4 months ago

Young rugby star, Corey Graham, has been named among three people who died in a tragic car crash, with tributes pouring in for the promising athlete.

Broos blasts CAF over Senegal AFCON 2025 title decision

Football

4 months ago

Hugo Broos has reacted strongly after the Confederation of African Football stripped Senegal of their AFCON 2025 title, questioning the governing body’s decision.

Rooney labels 2010 South Africa tournament the ‘worst World Cup’ ever

Football

4 months ago

Wayne Rooney has labelled the 2010 World Cup in South Africa as the worst in history, explaining his frustrations with the tournament and England’s performance.

Pirates star axed as Broos names final Bafana Bafana squad for Panama clashes

Football

4 months ago

Hugo Broos has announced the final Bafana Bafana squad for the matches against Panama, with an Orlando Pirates star among the notable omissions from the list.

Former Kaizer Chiefs tactician back in Amakhosi first team fold

Football

4 months ago

A former Kaizer Chiefs coach has returned to the Amakhosi first team, marking a significant change in the club’s technical setup till the end of the season.

Motsepe responds to CAF decision to strip Senegal of AFCON 2025 title

Football

4 months ago

President Patrice Motsepe has reacted after the Confederation of African Football stripped Senegal of the AFCON 2025 title and crowned Morocco champions.