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Raphael Abiola

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Sports Editor at Sports Brief

Tall Dark Handsome 6'7| Sports Editor @brieflyza | ex @sportsbriefcom | Editor| @realmadrid fan| Music Lover (*drummer 🥁)| Ruud Van Nistelrooy is the GOAT

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  • 2 days ago | briefly.co.za | Raphael Abiola

    Orlando Pirates gave Jose Riveiro a perfect farewell as they defeated Lamontville Golden Arrows 3-0 at Orlando Stadium on Tuesday evening. Goals from Tshegofatso Mabasa, Bandile Shandu, and Kabelo Dlamini handed the Sea Robbers all three points in the Betway Premiership against the Backheel Boys. The win means Mamelodi Sundowns must avoid defeat against Chippa United to secure their eighth consecutive championship title.

  • 2 days ago | briefly.co.za | Raphael Abiola

    Akani Simbine and other athletes in the South Africa's men's relay team are set to be rewarded for their performance at the 2025 World Athletics Relays The team that represented South Africa in the 4x100m and 4x400m relay race in the competition won gold in their respective races The 4x100m relay team comprises of Simbine, Bayanda Walaza, Sinesipho Dambile, and Bradley Nkoana; while the 4x400m are Gaerdeo Isaacs, Udeme Okon, Leendert Koekemoer, and Zakithi Nene South Africa’s 4x100m men’s...

  • 2 days ago | briefly.co.za | Raphael Abiola

    Orlando Pirates have announced the appointment of a new interim coach after the early departure of Jose Riveiro was confirmed The Sea Robbers still have a number of games to play in the Betway Premiership this season after losing the all-important final against Kaizer Chiefs in the Nedbank Cup The newly appointed interim manager will oversee the last four league games this season, with the match against Golden Arrows being Riveiro's last match in charge Orlando Pirates have decided to appoint...

  • 2 days ago | briefly.co.za | Raphael Abiola

    Nasreddine Nabi has commented on the rumours going round the media space about Kaizer Chiefs management planning on sacking him at the end of the season The Tunisian gaffer led the Glamour Boy to their first title in ten years on Saturday after Amakhosi defeated Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank Cup final in Durban The North African tactician also opened up on his remaining plans before the end of this ongoing campaign especially in the Betway Premiership Kaizer Chiefs manager Nasreddine Nabi...

  • 3 days ago | briefly.co.za | Raphael Abiola

    Former Mamelodi Sundowns star Cassius Mailula has been thrown into mourning after his mother, Pinky Mailula, passed on a few moments after celebrating her on Mother’s Day, Sunday, 11 May 2025. The South African forward currently plays under Rulani Mokwena with Moroccan giants Wydad Athletic Club, and has been in form recently. Cassius Mailula's message for his mother on Mother's DayMailula took to social media to celebrate his mum on Mother's Day, without knowing it would be the last time.

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Uncle Raphael³⁶/¹⁵
Uncle Raphael³⁶/¹⁵ @ravanelly4real
10 May 25

RT @KaizerChiefs: 14-time Nedbank Cup Champions 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 #Amakhosi4Life #NedbankCup #AlwaysHome https://t.co/DqVsWUWzxN

Uncle Raphael³⁶/¹⁵
Uncle Raphael³⁶/¹⁵ @ravanelly4real
10 May 25

RT @KaizerChiefs: 2025 Nedbank Cup Champions 🥇🏆 #Amakhosi4Life #NedbankCup #AlwaysHome https://t.co/xM8mKOja9y

Uncle Raphael³⁶/¹⁵
Uncle Raphael³⁶/¹⁵ @ravanelly4real
10 May 25

RT @KaizerChiefs: 2025 Nedbank Cup Champions 🥇🏆 #Amakhosi4Life #NedbankCup #AlwaysHome https://t.co/d2fkB4VwzW