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.

2624 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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

Football

9 months ago

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

Football

9 months ago

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

Rugby

9 months ago

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

Football

9 months ago

Erasmus explains what went wrong for Springboks against All Blacks

Rugby

9 months ago

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

Football

9 months ago

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.

Bafana take huge step toward 2026 World Cup as Oswin Appollis stars against Lesotho

Football

9 months ago

Bafana Bafana moved a step closer to 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification with a key victory over Lesotho, led by a standout performance from Oswin Appollis.

Springboks star ruled out for the year ahead of crucial All Blacks clash

Rugby

9 months ago

Springboks suffer a major setback as a key player is ruled out for the rest of the year due to injury, just days before their anticipated clash with the All Blacks.

WCQ: Osimhen and 3 Super Eagles stars who could trouble Bafana Bafana

Football

9 months ago

Victor Osimhen and three other Super Eagles stars could pose a serious threat to Bafana Bafana in their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier in Bloemfontein.

Broos singles out Bafana star to lead charge in AFCON and World Cup

Football

9 months ago

South Africa national team coach Hugo Broos has named the Bafana Bafana star he’s counting on for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Why Kriel was chosen as Springboks captain over Siya Kolisi: Rassie Erasmus explains

Rugby

9 months ago

Rassie Erasmus explains his decision to name Jesse Kriel Springboks captain ahead of Siya Kolisi for the All Blacks clash in New Zealand this weekend.

Du Plessis addresses criticism faced after losing to Chimaev: "It doesn't fuel me"

Sports

9 months ago

Former UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis addresses the wave of criticism and negative talk from fans and media after losing to Khamzat Chimaev.

Change in leadership at Comrades Marathon after Moira Harding went missing in the last event

Sports

9 months ago

Comrades Marathon appoints a new race director following the mysterious disappearance of Moira Harding during the last race that took place in June.

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