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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Springboks hit by another injury setback ahead of Test Season after Siya Kolisi blow

Rugby

11 months ago

Abdeslam Ouaddou urged to strengthen key weak spot in Pirates squad

Football

11 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs sign Portuguese striker from Persebaya Surabaya

Football

11 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs announce first summer signing with Europe-Based defender joining the PSL giants

Football

11 months ago

Ethan Chislett, 4 other Kaizer Chiefs signings so far this summer

Football

11 months ago

Fiston Mayele, 2 other stars Sundowns can sign this summer after making over R200m at CWC

Football

11 months ago

Ethan Chislett: What England based midfielder can add to Kaizer Chiefs next season

Football

11 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has been told what Amakhosi new signing Ethan Chislett would be adding to his the Glamour Boys squad next season.

Tebogo Moloi: SA coach shares advice given to Sipho Mbule after signing for Pirates

Football

11 months ago

Former Orlando Pirates assistant coach Tebogo Moloi has opened up on the key advice he gave Sipho Mbule after the midfielder joined the Buccaneers.

Sipho Mbule told he has chance to break into Bafana's AFCON squad after joining Pirates

Football

11 months ago

Ex-Kaizer ChiefsstarJunior Khanye believes Sipho Mbule’s move to Orlando Pirates gives him a crucial “last chance” to earn a spot in Bafana Bafana’s AFCON squad.

Ex-Sundowns star reacts to Broos' Bafana Bafana snub since 2021

Football

11 months ago

Bongani Zungu has opened up about being left out of the Bafana Bafana squad by Hugo Broos, saying he holds no bitterness and respects the coach’s decision.

Agent explains why Orlando Pirates won race to sign Sipho Mbule over Kaizer Chiefs

Football

11 months ago

Sipho Mbule's agent, Mike Makaab, has explained why the talented midfielder chose to sign with Orlando Pirates over Kaizer Chiefs after leaving Mamelodi Sundowns.

Pirates legend identifies critical challenge Abdeslam Ouaddou must avoid at the Bucs

Football

11 months ago

An Orlando Pirates legend has pointed out a key challenge new head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou must avoid if he hopes to succeed at the Soweto giants.

Kaizer Chiefs legend ignores Amakhosi stars, names four standout performers in Betway Premiership

Football

11 months ago

A Kaizer Chiefs legend has overlooked Amakhosi stars while naming top four players who impressed him the most this season in the Betway Premiership.

Pollen Ndlanya: Ex-Orlando Pirates star backs Mofokeng Over Ribeiro for Player of the Season award

Football

11 months ago

A former Orlando Pirates star has explained why Relebohile Mofokeng should win the Betway Premiership Player of the Season award ahead of Lucas Ribeiro.

SAFA breaks silence after Banyana Banyana down tools over unpaid fees

Football

11 months ago

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has responded to the payment dispute involving Banyana Banyana players ahead of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

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