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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Nuno Santos reveals why he chose to join Mamelodi Sundowns last summer

Football

6 months ago

Cardoso looks ahead of Sundowns clash Against Rulani Mokwena in CAFCL

Football

6 months ago

Kolisi praises match officials and coaches for seamless communication against Ireland

Rugby

6 months ago

Erasmus speaks out on cards shown during Springboks vs Ireland match

Rugby

6 months ago

Rassie Erasmus delivers candid assessment of Springboks’ performance against Ireland

Rugby

6 months ago

Rachel John sparks buzz after jetting to Ireland amid Siya Kolisi romance rumours

Rugby

6 months ago

Pirates legend names two ideal candidates to replace Hugo Broos at Bafana Bafana

Football

6 months ago

An Orlando Pirates legend has identified two coaches he believes are best suited to replace Hugo Broos as Bafana Bafana head coach when the position becomes vacant.

Doctor Khumalo reveals his top 5 greatest SA footballers of all time

Football

6 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs legend Doctor Khumalo has named his top five greatest South African footballers of all time, sharing his insights on the country’s football legends.

Lupopo coach explains what went wrong against Sundowns in CAF Champions League clash

Football

6 months ago

Saint Eloi Lupopo assistant manager explains the reasons behind his team’s defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns in their latest CAF Champions League clash.

Cardoso explains why Santos, Reisinho aren’t like-for-like replacements for Ribeiro

Football

6 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso explains why new signings Nuno Santos and Miguel Reisinho cannot be viewed as direct replacements for Lucas Ribeiro.

Jose Riveiro speaks out on reported interest from Bafana, Kaizer Chiefs and Sundowns

Football

6 months ago

Former Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has addressed growing speculation linking him with Bafana Bafana, Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns coaching jobs.

Miguel Cardoso: Sundowns’ CAF Champions League ambition isn’t an obsession

Football

6 months ago

Sundowns boss Miguel Cardoso explains why he won’t label their CAF Champions League pursuit as an obsession, despite the team’s strong drive for continental success.

Jose Riveiro breaks silence on fallout with Monnapule Saleng at Orlando Pirates

Football

6 months ago

Ex-Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has finally explained the reasons behind his fallout with Monnapule Saleng during their time together with the Soweto giants.

Riveiro tips his Carling Knockout Cup favourites between Pirates and Marumo Gallants

Football

6 months ago

Jose Riveiro shares his prediction for the Carling Knockout Cup final between Orlando Pirates and Marumo Gallants, offering insight into who will lift the trophy.

CAFCL: Miguel Cardoso reveals Sundowns’ strategy for Lupopo dark arts

Football

6 months ago

Miguel Cardoso opens up on Mamelodi Sundowns’ plan to counter Saint Eloi Lupopo dark arts in their upcoming CAF Champions League fixture this weekend.

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