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.

2891 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

Author's articles

Kaizer Chiefs complete double over ZESCO United in CAF Confederation Cup

Football

6 months ago

Cardoso fumes after Mamelodi Sundowns’ flat performance against Al Hilal

Football

6 months ago

Orlando Pirates win, but Ouaddou reveals what left him unhappy

Football

6 months ago

Pirates shake up standings as Magesi FC win sends them above Chiefs

Football

6 months ago

South African striker secures European move after leaving PSL club

Football

6 months ago

Ex-Pirates star tips Kaizer Chiefs to upset Sundowns and Bucs in PSL title race

Football

6 months ago

CAFCL: Sundowns suffer narrow defeat against Al Hilal in Kigali

Football

6 months ago

Premier Soccer League giants Mamelodi Sundowns have suffered another setback in the CAF Champions League as they stubled to a defeat against Al Hilal.

Cedric Kaze breaks down Kaizer Chiefs’ low-key January transfer window

Football

6 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has explained why the Premier Soccer League giants have had a quiet January transfer window, sharing the club's stance.

Kaizer Chiefs youngster departs on transfer deadline day

Football

6 months ago

Premier Soccer League giants Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed the departure of young South African player Bontle Molefe on transfer deadline day this January.

Shock move: Bafana Bafana star snubs PSL teams for European club

Football

6 months ago

A South African international has snubbed Premier Soccer League teams to join a European club, marking another major step in the Bafana Bafana star's career.

Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie praises Kaizer Chiefs star after win over Marumo Gallants

Football

6 months ago

Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has praised a Kaizer Chiefs star following the Soweto giants' win over Marumo Gallants in the Betwayu Premiership.

Transfer deadline shock as Orlando Pirates announce unexpected exit

Football

6 months ago

Orlando Pirates have confirmed a surprise exit of Nigerian international Olisa Ndah on transfer deadline day in the Premier Soccer League, catching fans off guard.