Nkosi Ndebele headlines PFL Africa Season 2 in Pretoria

Nkosi Ndebele will headline the launch of Professional Fighters League Africa Season 2 when he faces Michele Clemente in a bantamweight showcase bout.

The event takes place on 10 April 2026 at the SunBet Arena, marking a major moment for mixed martial arts on the continent.

Champion meets rising contender

Ndebele, the 2025 PFL Africa Bantamweight Champion, enters the fight unbeaten in PFL competition and competing in front of a home crowd.

Clemente arrives on a five-fight winning streak, bringing a balanced mix of striking and grappling. The bout sets up a clear contrast between championship experience and a fast-rising international challenger.

Heavyweight co-main promises a finish

In the co-main event, Justin Clarke faces Abdoulaye Kane in a heavyweight clash.

Clarke returns after reaching the 2025 final, while Kane brings a 100% finish rate with multiple knockouts. Neither fighter has gone to a decision, raising expectations of a decisive outcome.

Welterweight tournament kicks off

The first round of the welterweight tournament features several high-stakes matchups.

2025 champion Yabna N’Tchala takes on South Africa’s Peace Nguphane, who enters on a four-fight winning streak.

Other key bouts include:

• Shido Boris Esperança vs Emilios Dassi
• Eliezer Kubanza vs Kunle Lawal

These matchups will shape the path toward the next PFL Africa champion.

Women’s division adds depth

In the women’s strawweight division, Juliet Ukah defends her unbeaten record against Jane Osigwe.

The bout pairs Ukah’s technical control with Osigwe’s aggressive pace, adding balance to the fight card.

Full fight card highlights

Additional bouts on the card include:

• Abdelrahman Mohammad vs David Samuel
• Abdoul Razac Sankara vs Áureo Cruz
• Jean-Jacques Lubaya vs Shadrack Dju Yemba
• Shannon van Tonder vs Asiashu Tshitamba
• Felista-Mutheu Mugo vs Annet Kiiza

A platform for African MMA talent

The event signals the continued growth of MMA across Africa, with the Professional Fighters League positioning local fighters on a global stage.

With champions, rising contenders and international matchups, Season 2 opens with a card built around competition, progression and continental talent.

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