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.

2601 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Kaizer Chiefs board member demands high expectation from coach Nabi

Football

9 months ago

Super Eagles suffer major setback, but Bafana Bafana can’t afford complacency

Football

9 months ago

Ex-Kaizer Chiefs star explains Vilakazi’s absence from Nabi’s starting XI

Football

9 months ago

PSL star breaks silence on Kaizer Chiefs exit: "It’s the honest truth"

Football

9 months ago

Nabi rates Kaizer Chiefs signings after excellent start this season in Betway Premiership

Football

9 months ago

Motaung Jr shares how Kaizer Chiefs’ latest signing will boost the club this campaign

Football

9 months ago

Phiri opens up about rejecting ‘excessive’ Kaizer Chiefs offer while at Brondby

Football

9 months ago

South African midfielder Lebogang Phiri breaks silence on snubbing a lucrative offer from Premier Soccer League giants Kaizer Chiefs while at Brondby.

Former Kaizer Chiefs Star Fabian McCarthy Shares Powerful Advice for Son Aden

Football

9 months ago

Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Fabian McCarthy shares heartfelt advice to his son Aden McCarthy, urging humility despite playing for the Soweto giants.

Kaizer Chiefs sign Bafana Bafana star, new signing sends message to Amakhosi fans

Football

9 months ago

A Bafana Bafana star has decided to return to the Premier Soccer League after just one season abroad and has decided to sign with Soweto giants, Kaizer Chiefs.

Captain Kriel reacts bitterly after Springboks suffered yet another defeat to All Blacks

Rugby

9 months ago

Jesse Kriel expressed deep disappointment after the Springboks’ defeat to the All Blacks of New Zealand in the first round of their Rugby Championship clash.

Broos forced into change: Bafana star Out, Kaizer Chiefs player called up for Nigeria clash

Football

9 months ago

Bafana Bafana suffer a setback as a key player is ruled out ahead of their crucial tie against Nigeria. Hugo Broos calls up a Kaizer Chiefs star as a replacement.

Erasmus explains what went wrong for Springboks against All Blacks

Rugby

9 months ago

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus explains the team's loss to the All Blacks, citing breakdown struggles and a critical player error that led to two easy tries.

Broos opens up on unusual Bafana build-up, turns spiritual ahead of Nigeria Test

Football

9 months ago

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos opens up about team struggles before their win over Lesotho and goes spiritual ahead of their crucial clash with Nigeria.

World Cup qualifiers: How Bafana Bafana’s win over Lesotho changes the game for Nigeria

Football

9 months ago

South Africa’s victory over Lesotho has major implications for the Super Eagles of Nigeria in their quest to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Kriel reacts to Springboks captaincy call-up ahead of Kolisi for All Blacks showdown

Rugby

9 months ago

Jesse Kriel has reacted after being named Springboks captain over Siya Kolisi for their mouthwatering clash against All Blacks in New Zealand this weekend.

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