SportsBoom Authors

A quirky writer with an engaging tone, Ryan Liberty has seen his work published on many of South Africa’s sport’s publications. Ryan has a great passion for everything in the sporting world, from darts to football, motorsport and everything in between. His conversational flair allows him to bring diverse sporting topics to both the avid sports fan as well as the relaxed reader.

Nigel Naicker is a versatile sportswriter with years of experience covering global tournaments like the Premier League, AFCON, Champions League, and PSL. From soccer to UFC and cricket, his expertise spans multiple sports. Recently, he's honed his skills in sports gambling content and niche sports.

Joshua Gaillard is a dedicated freelance editor and lifelong Arsenal fan who prides himself on delivering fact-driven and stat-supported content. Known for blending detailed analysis with factual storytelling. Joshua ensures his work is both informative and impactful. His passion for accuracy helps readers gain deeper insights into every topic he tackles.

Bryan Naicker is an enthusiastic sports writer, specializing in football and cricket. Completely in love with the quality of UEFA Champions League, Spanish La Liga and English Premier League football. However, been known to dabble in less popular leagues, providing previews, tips and analysis for various sports betting websites.

A passionate football fan with a dream of playing for Kaizer Chiefs, he found his true calling in sports journalism during his university studies in 2018.

Thando Mpembe is an experienced sports reporter with over five years in journalism, combining her passion for entertainment and love for sports storytelling. With an honours degree, she brings a fresh and engaging perspective to her work.

James has spent nearly two decades writing about betting on cricket, football, and tennis, contributing to leading publications, websites, and operators in the industry.

Jimmy is based in Johannesburg, South Africa and has a Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies. He’s a sports fanatic of several sporting disciplines which he is well versed with.

Josh has over ten years of experience as a sports writer. He has worked for some of the biggest and most well known sports betting companies in the world. Josh is passionate about creating disruptive work. He is also great at creating brand stories that resonate with sports fans. Josh has a keen eye for detail, stats, analytics, and creativity. He also excels at breaking down complex topics into easy-to-understand sentences.

Avuyile Sawula is a Multimedia Sports Journalist and Broadcaster with a background in Journalism and Media. Starting his career at Grit Sports News, he has covered major events like the HSBC Cape Town 7s, SA20 auction, and Formula E, with a focus on rugby, cricket, and more.

Michael Sherman is a seasoned South African sports journalist with 15 years of experience. He started with the SA Press Association during the 2010 FIFA World Cup, later covering the Premier Soccer League, and eventually specialising in cricket and golf.

Mbali Sigidi is a driven South African Sports Journalist and Presenter with two degrees: a BA in Media Studies and Sociology, and an Honours in Brand Communications. A passionate storyteller, she values authenticity and believes in the power of every individual’s narrative.

Mathews is a skilled PR professional, journalist, and photographer. He started his career as a sports reporter for the prominent Zambia Daily Mail.

Ongama Gcwabe is an experienced sports journalist based in South Africa. His work has been featured in top publications like Independent Newspapers and IOL Sport.

Shina Oludare is a respected Nigerian sports journalist known for his in-depth coverage of African football. With experience at Goal.com and Soccernet, he provides expert analysis on domestic leagues, national teams, and emerging talent, offering valuable insights through player profiles, match previews, reviews, and transfer news.

Joshua has a decade of experience in creating sports content. As the Sports Journalist of SportsBoom, Joshua brings in a wealth of experience and expertise to the role. Joshua has worked with leading sports publications and sports web content portals in Africa.

Chad Nagel is a passionate sports enthusiast with over ten years of experience in the sports and betting industry. He served as editor-in-chief at Soccer Betting News, South Africa’s leading soccer betting publication owned by Hollywoodbets. Throughout his career, Chad has written extensively on a variety of sports, including soccer, cricket, horseracing, MMA and boxing with his work featured on respected platforms like SPORTbible, Sports Illustrated and Combat Sports UK.

Neal Venter is a seasoned betting writer with a strong passion for Formula 1 and Football. His work has appeared on prominent platforms such as VPNOverview.com, Flowracers, and Motorsport Illustrated, where he has built a reputation for delivering engaging and insightful content.

With a decade of experience in sports content creation, Joshua is a seasoned Sports Journalist at SportsBoom. He has contributed to top sports publications and digital platforms across Africa, bringing valuable expertise to the team.

Ken Borland is a Johannesburg-based freelance sports journalist and commentator with expertise in cricket, rugby, golf, and hockey. A recipient of the SA Hockey Association Merit Award, Ken’s coverage occasionally extends beyond his core sports. Beyond journalism, he has a passion for the outdoors, wildlife, birding, music, movies, and his faith.

Naim’s love for sports and esports keeps him glued to the screen, whether it's a live match or a tournament stream. With over six years of experience as a creative writer, editor, and content manager, he’s published countless articles, interviewed industry pros, and polished thousands of pieces. At SportsBoom, Naim ensures content is top-notch and runs smoothly while crafting insightful esports betting articles.

Dennis is a veteran Kenyan journalist with over 18 years of experience. He began his career at Kenya Times Newspaper before spending nearly six years at Standard Newspaper as a sports writer. During his time there, Dennis covered the national team, Harambee Stars, including the Four Nations tournament in Cairo and the U17 team's trip to Addis Ababa.

Meet Louis Hobbs, our resident sports guru with a knack for all things darts and snooker. His expertise goes beyond the ordinary, offering deep insights that set him apart. Louis also has a strong passion for US sports, particularly basketball and American football.

Bruce Douglas has always had a passion for sports, playing cricket and tennis as a learner and translating that passion into coverage of live sports events as a cadet reporter. With a career in print online media spanning more than 12 years, he has a wealth of industry experience.