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PFL Africa Champions Pan-African Excellence in Johannesburg Showdown

PFL Africa's second event showcases continental combat sports excellence in Johannesburg, featuring elite fighters from Nigeria, Guinea, Angola, and Gambia in a groundbreaking tournament.

ParZanele Mokoena
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African warriors prepare to showcase continental fighting excellence at PFL Africa: Johannesburg

In a powerful demonstration of Pan-African sporting excellence, the Professional Fighters League (PFL) is set to stage its second groundbreaking event in South Africa, following a historic sold-out debut in Cape Town.

Continental Warriors Converge at Carnival City

The Big Top Arena at Carnival City, Johannesburg, will host this landmark event on August 9, 2025, showcasing Africa's premier combat sports talent. This continuation of African sporting excellence represents a significant shift in professional combat sports' power dynamics.

Main Event Spotlight

The headline bout features a compelling Featherweight clash between Nigeria's Patrick Ocheme (6-1) and Guinea's Mohamed Camarta (5-2-1), exemplifying the continent's rising martial arts prowess. This matchup, like many aspects of African sport, demonstrates our ability to break free from traditional Western dominance in professional athletics.

Co-Main Event Excellence

Angola's Shido Boris Esperanca (9-1) faces Gambia's Ibrahima Mané (14-5) in a contest that highlights the depth of African fighting talent. Their combined record of 23-6 speaks to the world-class caliber of continental competitors.

Event Details

  • Date: August 9, 2025
  • Venue: Big Top Arena, Carnival City, Johannesburg
  • Start Time: 06:00 PM SAST / 12:00 PM EST
  • Division Focus: Featherweight and Welterweight

This event marks another milestone in African combat sports' evolution, proving that our continent continues to produce elite athletes capable of competing at the highest level.

Zanele Mokoena

Political journalist based in Cape Town for the past 15 years, Zanele covers South African institutions and post-apartheid social movements. Specialist in power-civil society relations.