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.

2885 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Stellenbosch complete comeback victory over Kaizer Chiefs in Betway Premiership

Football

5 months ago

Rugby legend dies at 82, family confirms as fans mourn

Rugby

5 months ago

Ex-All Blacks star in line for shock Springboks call-up ahead of 2027 World Cup

Rugby

5 months ago

TS Galaxy coach states Mamelodi Sundowns decision that surprises him

Football

5 months ago

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Who’s now favourite to win the Nedbank Cup after Chiefs, Pirates, and Sundowns bow out?

Football

5 months ago

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Pirates and Sundowns’ Nedbank Cup exits reveal one major truth

Football

5 months ago

How Sundowns secured Bafana Bafana star, leaving Kaizer Chiefs behind

Football

5 months ago

Football agent explained how Mamelodi Sundowns successfully secured the signing of a Bafana Bafana star, beating Kaizer Chiefs to the coveted player.

How losing his dad inspired ex-Chiefs player to succeed and gift his mum a house

Football

5 months ago

A former Kaizer Chiefs player has shared how the loss of his father profoundly shaped his football career and was able to buy a house for his mother.

Springboks hopeful slams Cape Town rental agents over alleged ‘scam’

Rugby

5 months ago

A Springboks hopeful has criticised Cape Town rental agents over an alleged scam, raising concerns about dishonest practices in the city’s property market.

Chiefs’ ‘Lionel Messi’ overlooked by Kaze and Ben Youssef, drawing heavy criticism

Football

5 months ago

Cedric Kaze and Ben Youssef have come under heavy criticism for reportedly overlooking a Kaizer Chiefs player widely regarded as the team’s “Lionel Messi.”

Motaung opens up on Kaizer Chiefs’ signing of Bafana Bafana legend

Football

5 months ago

Bobby Motaung has opened up about Kaizer Chiefs signing a Bafana Bafana legend, explaining the thinking behind the move and his involvement in the process.

Springboks boost? England star qualifies for 2027 Rugby World Cup selection

Rugby

5 months ago

An England star has become eligible for selection by the Springboks ahead of the Rugby World Cup 2027, opening the door to a potential international switch.

Tragedy as South African champion passes away at 18

Sports

5 months ago

A South African champion has tragically died at the age of 18 following a difficult delivery. The heartbreaking news has sent shockwaves through the community.

Former Bafana star reveals reasons for leaving Pirates for Sundowns

Football

5 months ago

Former Bafana Bafana midfielder Lebohang ‘Cheeseboy’ Mokoena has opened up about his decision to leave Orlando Pirates and join Mamelodi Sundowns.

Amakhosi under fire for costly mistake ahead of the Soweto Derby showdown

Football

5 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs have come under heavy criticism for a reported blunder ahead of the highly anticipated Soweto Derby against Orlando Pirates in the Betway Premiership.

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