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.

2897 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Rugby mourns young player who died unexpectedly after scoring a try

Rugby

7 months ago

Human Rights Commission asked to investigate Hugo Broos for alleged misconduct

Football

7 months ago

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu Reacts After Beating Ox Nche, Malcolm Marx, Others to an Award in SA

Rugby

7 months ago

Mbule earns a comparison to Real Madrid great from Abdeslam Ouaddou

Football

7 months ago

England rugby legend issues daring claim about the Springboks

Rugby

7 months ago

Springboks star Eben Etzebeth details the eye-gouge incident that led to his ban

Rugby

7 months ago

Doctor Khumalo condemns CAF and FIFA’s AFCON decision

Football

7 months ago

Bafana Bafana legend Doctor Khumalo has hit out at CAF and FIFA over the controversial decision regarding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

Orlando Pirates’ Patrick Maswanganyi discusses exclusion from Bafana Bafana’s AFCON squad

Football

7 months ago

Orlando Pirates midfielder Patrick Maswanganyi has broken his silence on Hugo Broos' decision to leave him out of the Bafana Bafana squad for the 2025 AFCON.

Promising South African rugby player dies suddenly during training session

Rugby

7 months ago

Young South African rugby player Kungawo Booi has tragically passed away during a training session, leaving the local rugby community in a state of mourning.

Dricus du Plessis’ girlfriend Vasti Spiller turns heads in R1.1m luxury cars

Sports

7 months ago

Vasti Spiller, fiancee of former UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis, shows off two stunning new luxury cars worth a combined R1.1 million.

Vilakazi comments on Pirates' quest to win domestic treble this season

Football

7 months ago

Benedict Vilakazi makes a bold claim about Orlando Pirates’ chances of securing a domestic treble this season and what it means for the Soweto giants.

Pirates coach Ouaddou makes strong Rele Mofokeng claim

Football

7 months ago

Abdeslam Ouaddou praises Relebohile Mofokeng after Orlando Pirates’ Carling Knockout Cup win this weekend, highlighting his key performance and impact.

Khalil Ben Youssef rages over disallowed goal and penalty call in Chiefs vs Galaxy clash

Football

7 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef criticises the officiating after a disallowed goal and penalty claim in the Soweto giants vs TS Galaxy match.

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2026 World Cup Draw: African teams with the most favorable group placements

Football

7 months ago

A breakdown of the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw for African teams — find out which nations landed the best group placements and why it matters in the competition.

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5 Players to watch at AFCON — Including breakout talent Mbekelezi Mbokazi

Football

7 months ago

Meet the five players to watch at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, including breakout star Mbekelezi Mbokazi, as the tournament kicks off in a few days.

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