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

Author's articles

Nkota shares heartfelt goodbye to Pirates before joining Saudi club: "I’m filled with mixed emotions"

Football

11 months ago

Ex-Kaizer Chiefs star comments on Saleng’s loan move to Orbit College from Pirates

Football

11 months ago

Appollis & Mofokeng open up about on their newfound Pirates combination

Football

11 months ago

Willie le Roux celebrates major Springboks milestone, Rachel Kolisi and others react

Rugby

11 months ago

Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy opens up on being betrayed by PSL club

Football

11 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs urged to ditch free-agent quick fixes and build a long-term blueprint

Football

11 months ago

Fans slam Kaizer Chiefs after third straight pre-season defeat in Netherlands

Football

11 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs suffered their third consecutive pre-season defeat in the Netherlands, sparking backlash from fans who criticised the team’s lack of style online.

Maswanganyi steals spotlight in Spain with bold new look and teammates’ nickname

Football

11 months ago

Orlando Pirates midfielder Patrick Maswanganyi grabs attention in Spain with a striking new hairstyle and a playful nickname given by his teammates.

Spiller marks anniversary with touching message to Dricus du Plessis: 'My almost husband'

Sports

11 months ago

Vasti Spiller shares a heartfelt message celebrating her relationship anniversary with UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis on social media.

Explained: Bafana Bafana's FIFA Ranking stagnation despite unbeaten run

Football

11 months ago

The Bafana Bafana of South Africa's failure to move up in the latest FIFA rankings despite an impressive unbeaten run under coach Hugo Broos has been explained.

Why Kaizer Chiefs pulled out of the race to sign ex-Sundowns star this summer: 'Not the right player'

Football

11 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs explain why they decided not to sign former Mamelodi Sundowns star Percy Tau, unveiling key factors behind their withdrawal from the deal.

Mzansi coach disgraced and deported to South Africa from US after sex crime conviction

Sports

11 months ago

South African hockey coach Brett Clay has been convicted of a sex crime scandal in the United States of America and deported following the ruling.

South African wonderkid secures 7-year deal with European club

Football

11 months ago

A 9-year-old South African football prodigy has secured a seven-year deal with a prestigious club in Europe, which marks the start of his wonderful football career.