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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Mamelodi Sundowns star slams PSL after awards snub despite last season's performance

Football

10 months ago

Ellis reflects on Banyana Banyana’s poor performance at WAFCON: ‘Here’s why we struggled’

Football

10 months ago

Mabasa sets sights on goal boost as Pirates gear up for 2025/26 campaign

Football

10 months ago

Ex-Kaizer Chiefs star Criticises Nabi for midfield pairing of Mthethwa and Cele

Football

10 months ago

‘South Africans play like Europeans’: Asante Kotoko coach hails Kaizer Chiefs

Football

10 months ago

Ex-Kaizer Chiefs captain offers advice to new Amakhosi skipper ahead of next season

Football

10 months ago

Orlando Pirates urged to sign a game-changer like Lucas Ribeiro

Football

10 months ago

Orlando Pirates have been urged to strengthen their squad by signing a player with the talent and impact of Lucas Ribeiro ahead of the 2025-26 season.

Orlando Pirates: 5 Key players to watch in the 2025/26 season

Football

10 months ago

As Orlando Pirates prepare for the 2025/26 season, players like Sipho Mbule and Relebohile Mofokeng and three others are expected to play key roles.

4 Bafana Bafana Stars, including Tau, Mokwena’s MC Alger can sign this summer

Football

10 months ago

New MC Alger coach Rulani Mokwena has been advised to consider several Bafana Bafana stars, including Percy Tau, as potential signings this summer.

Peter Shalulile urged to join Kaizer Chiefs amid talks about Sundowns exit

Football

10 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns striker Peter Shalulile is being urged to consider a move to Premier Soccer League rivals Kaizer Chiefs ahead of 2025-26 season.

Betway Premiership title race: Teams capable of challenging Mamelodi Sundowns

Football

10 months ago

As Mamelodi Sundowns aim to defend their Betway Premiership title for the ninth time in the 2025/26 season, several teams are emerging as serious challengers.

Who’s the favourite to win the 2025/26 Betway Premiership: Chiefs, Sundowns, or Pirates?

Football

10 months ago

As the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season approaches, Kaizer Chiefs, Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates are seen as top contenders but only one team can win.

Fawaaz Basadien reacts to Mamelodi Sundowns move amid Kaizer Chiefs interest

Football

10 months ago

Bafana Bafana defender Fawaaz Basadien has shared his thoughts after signing with Mamelodi Sundowns, amid previously being linked with Kaizer Chiefs.

New era begins as Nabi unveils Kaizer Chiefs captain for 2025/26 season

Football

10 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has officially named the club’s captain for the 2025/26 season after the departure of Yusuf Maart this summer.

Football chief jailed for 12 years by ICC in landmark ruling: 'ICC going after blacks'

Football

10 months ago

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has sentenced an African footballer leader to 12 years in prison after being found guilty in a landmark ruling.

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