Authors

Ryan Liberty is a sportswriter who engages readers with a unique, conversational and entertaining diction and tone. Given his passion for football, horseracing, formula 1 and tennis – to just name a few – related topics, he has contributed to various publications around South Africa mainly as well as abroad. Ryan is often associated with insightful and intriguing content. From previews, predictions and everything in-between, Ryan’s work combines in-depth anyalysis with a love for sport and betting. Suitable for a global audience, Ryan continues to deliver work to fellow sports enthusiasts.

Nigel Naicker brings a decade of sports writing expertise, covering football’s biggest leagues, including the Premier League and UEFA Champions League, alongside cricket and UFC. A dedicated storyteller since 2014, he now joins the SportsBoom team, eager to deliver in-depth and engaging narratives across multiple sports.

Marc Strydom is a dedicated sports lover with a wealth of experience in the sports betting industry, mostly as a Chief Editor of a sports betting publication in South Africa. While Marc’s enthusiasm covers many sports, football and NBA are his favourites. His articles feature on multiple top-rated platforms, covering a wide range of topics.

Embedded in the world of football’s power brokers, the Transfer Mole sources whispers from agents and insiders at Europe’s top clubs, delivering exclusive transfer insights before they hit the headlines.

Neil has been a journalist for longer than he'd care to remember, having written for national newspapers and respected publications for over 25 years. For the last three years he has worked freelance for BBC Sport, working on the production desk as a sub-editor and also as a writer, covering a whole range of sports.

Meet Louis Hobbs, our esteemed authority on all matters sports-related. With a wealth of knowledge and experience, Louis effortlessly emerges as our go-to expert. His particular expertise in the realms of darts and snooker sets him apart and brings a level of insight that goes beyond the ordinary. Louis also holds a deep affection for all things related to US sports, with a special emphasis on basketball and American football, which stand out as his particular favorites.

Wendy Prinsloo is a spirited writer with a deep passion for Formula 1, Football, and Rugby. Her engaging narratives have appeared in various sports betting publications, where she delivers insightful content. A devoted fan of the Springboks, Wendy combines her love for sports with a flair for accessible storytelling.

Chad Nagel lives and breathes sports, with over a decade of experience in the sports and betting industry. From leading Soccer Betting News, South Africa’s go-to soccer betting publication, to contributing insightful articles for global platforms like SPORTbible, Sports Illustrated, and Combat Sports UK, his expertise and analysis have earned recognition in the field. Whether breaking down the latest football trends or diving into combat sports analysis, Chad’s passion for the game shines through in every piece he writes.

Henry Cheal is a versatile freelance sports journalist with extensive experience in the industry. Henry writes about football, darts, snooker, the NBA, the NFL and motorsport for multiple websites. He has previously worked at the 2024 World Snooker Championship after earning a degree in Multimedia Sports Journalism from UCFB in 2023.

Carla Naude is a young energetic and experienced lady who has a passion for the iGaming industry and loves writing articles. She enjoys sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm for the online gambling industry. She strives to make an effort to provide gamblers and readers with top-quality articles and informational guides.

Bruce Douglas has more than 12 years of experience in print and online media, including on-the-pitch coverage of sports such as football, rugby and cricket. He transformed his desire for knowledge into a thriving career at all levels of news coverage, before specialising in sports writing and copy-editing.