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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Phumlani Msibi: Legendary South African sports commentator passes on at 57, Mzansi mourns

Football

11 months ago

Farouk Khan: Former Kaizer Chiefs coach blasts Amakhosi for signing two Pirates stars

Football

11 months ago

Camden Schaper: Chelsea beat Man City to record-breaking R17m signing of South African wonderkid

Football

11 months ago

Bafana Bafana legends hails Sundowns loanee's display against Man City

Football

11 months ago

Miguel Cardoso explains how weather delay gave Sundowns tactical edge in FIFA CWC opener

Football

11 months ago

How much Mamelodi Sundowns earned after defeating Ulsan HD in FIFA CWC opener

Football

11 months ago

Bafana Bafana star sets new record as Sundowns defeat Ulsan HD in FIFA CWC opener

Football

11 months ago

A Bafana Bafana star has set a new record as Mamelodi Sundowns defeat Ulsan HD in their FIFA Club World Cup opening game at the Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando.

Edmilson Dove: Kaizer Chiefs cut ties with experienced defender ahead of next season

Football

11 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs have officially parted ways with experienced defender Edmilson Dove ahead of the 2025/26 season, making him their fourth exit this summer.

Miguel Cardoso confirms Mamelodi Sundowns star's departure ahead of Club World Cup opener

Football

11 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has confirmed the departure of a key player just days before their FIFA Club World Cup opener against Ulsan HD.

Aurelio, 2 other players in COSAFA Cup Chiefs, Pirates, Sundowns should consider signing

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns have been advised to consider signing one of the three stand out performers at the 2025 COSAFA Cup

SAFA told to find new coach for Bafana Bafana B after COSAFA Cup final heartbreak

Football

a year ago

The South Africa Football Association has been advised to appoint a new manager for the Bafana Bafana B side after losing to Angola in the COSAFA Cup final.

COSAFA Cup final: Why Bafana Bafana lost against Angola despite being the better side

Football

a year ago

Bafana Bafana have been told why they were handed a 3-0 defeat by Angola in the COSAFA Cup final despite being the better team in both halves on Sunday afternoon.

FIFA CWC: Farias, other Ulsan HD key players Sundowns should be wary of

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns prepare to face Ulsan HD in the FIFA Club World Cup, key players like Júnior Farias pose a real threat for the Brazilians and they need watch out.

Borussia Dortmund legend hails Sundowns, relish challenge against PSL giants

Football

a year ago

Borussia Dortmund legend Sebastian Kehl shares his confidence and insights ahead of facing Fluminense and Mamelodi Sundowns in the FIFA Club World Cup group stage.

Jose Riveiro: Percy Tau shares key insight as former Pirates coach takes over at Al Ahly

Football

a year ago

Percy Tau discusses the high expectations and challenges Jose Riveiro will face at Al Ahly, explaining why he needs to outperform the previous coach..

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