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

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Kaizer Chiefs overtake Pirates with win over Marumo Gallants

Football

6 months ago

More than 10 killed in shooting after football match ahead of 2026 World Cup

Football

6 months ago

Rassie Erasmus reveals latest injury update on Springboks star

Rugby

6 months ago

Sundowns move ahead of Pirates with late win over Sekhukhune United

Football

6 months ago

Former Kaizer Chiefs star officially retires from professional football

Football

6 months ago

“I chose football over gangsterism”: Bafana star on escaping Cape Flats crime

Football

6 months ago

South African forward attracts interest from Chiefs, Pirates and Sundowns

Football

6 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates, and Mamelodi Sundowns have shown interest in signing a South African forward before the January transfer window closes.

Bafana star sidelined for Sundowns clash against Sekhukhune United

Football

6 months ago

Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena has been ruled out of Mamelodi Sundowns’ Betway Premiership clash against Sekhukhune United on Tuesday evening.

Springboks frustration as Erasmus ends Tony Brown departure speculation

Rugby

6 months ago

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has shut down speculation linking Tony Brown to a departure, confirming the attack coach’s commitment amid growing frustration.

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Key reasons behind Orlando Pirates’ points drop in their 2026 league opener

Football

6 months ago

Orlando Pirates dropped points in their first Betway Premiership match of 2026, and this is why the league giants failed to secure victory against Sekhukhune United.

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How Sekhukhune United are shaping the Betway Premiership title race this season

Football

6 months ago

Sekhukhune United are playing a key role in the Betway Premiership title race this season, influencing who could lift the South African league trophy.

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Radiopane and others facing January decisions at Orlando Pirates

Football

6 months ago

Boitumelo Radiopane is among the Orlando Pirates players who should consider leaving the Premier Soccer League giants before the January transfer window closes.

Why African teams can win the World Cup — South Africa included, French legend says

Football

6 months ago

Former France star Louis Saha believes African teams must believe in themselves to win the World Cup, with South Africa included among potential contenders.

South African star leaves Sundowns for shock move to PSL rivals

Football

6 months ago

South African defender Asekho Tiwani has left Mamelodi Sundowns to join their Premier Soccer League rival, completing a notable domestic transfer.

Ndhlovu hits back at Kaizer Chiefs manager after Zesco United defeat

Football

6 months ago

Zesco United coach Mathews Ndhlovu has responded to comments from the Kaizer Chiefs manager following their defeat in their CAF Confederation Cup clash.

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