The Professional Fighters League have announced the launch of PFL Africa.
The league will join the likes of PFL Europe and PFL Mena as part of PFL’s ever growing network of regional leagues. As with all the others seasons, PFL Africa will play host to the Regular Season, Playoffs and Championship season format as it looks to find the new African MMA stars. Fans will have to wait a little while for the PFL Africa to begin, with the league launching in the second quarter of 2025.
It was also announced that Francis Ngannou will be the Chairman of PFL Africa. Ngannou has long been an advocate for shining a spotlight on the the sport within the continent and will play a key role as chairman.
Announcing the news, PFL CEO Peter Murray expressed his delight at the promotion adding yet another regional league to their network. He said:
“The Professional Fighters League is excited to announce PFL Africa, the third international fight franchise as we continue on our path to becoming the Champions League of MMA,
“Africa is home to some of the greatest fighters in the world, including our league Chairman Francis Ngannou, and some of the greatest fans in the sport. PFL Africa aims to serve the great fans with premium content while strengthening the PFL global footprint in what has for too long been an underserved market. Alongside our great investment and broadcast partners we cannot wait to kick off PFL Africa league action in 2025.”
Francis Ngannou revealed his excitement at being able to play such an important role within the African league. He said:
“I am excited and honored to serve as Chairman of PFL Africa, a league that will shape the very foundation of African MMA,
“As we have seen there is a great wealth of talent in Africa just waiting to be given a global stage. I am so very proud to give back to my homeland and to provide great content to a region with such a passionate and diverse fanbase.”
