PFL Africa returns to South Africa on Friday, April 10, 2026, when Season 2 kicks off at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria. The event marks the promotion’s first continental outing since the 2025 finals in Benin and will feature a mix of African prospects and international opponents drawn from more than 10 different nations.
PFL Africa Season 2
Headlining the card is a bantamweight showcase between reigning PFL Africa champion Nkosi “King” Ndebele (11‑3) and Italy’s Michele “The Arrow” Clemente (7‑1). Ndebele, a South African native, enters the bout with a perfect 3‑0 record in the PFL Africa format after winning the 2025 bantamweight tournament. He captured the title by knocking out Boule Godogo via a body‑kick finish just 27 seconds into the second round of the finals in Benin, a result that cemented his status as the division’s first champion. Standing 5’10” with a 75.5‑inch reach, Ndebele has recorded stoppage wins across multiple promotions, giving him a reputation for finishing fights early when given space to strike.
Michele Clemente, 35, brings a 7‑1 professional record into the 135‑pound contest, his only loss coming to a rear‑naked choke in 2019. Since 2022, he has racked up four consecutive victories, including a submission win over Aleksandar Coti in June 2024. Known for a technical striking base and solid grappling, Clemente should push Ndebele’s defense and control, making the showcase a realistic test of the champion’s ability to handle higher‑level competition outside the local circuit.
The heavyweight co‑main event pairs South Africa’s Justin Clarke (4‑1) with Senegal’s Abdoulaye Kane (5‑1). Clarke will be looking to rebound from his defeat in the 2025 PFL Africa heavyweight final, where he fell short of the tournament crown. Kane, on the other hand, is aiming to secure a third straight knockout win as he seeks to build name recognition in the PFL ecosystem. Both fighters stand firmly in the 6’3″ to 6’5″ range, which should produce a power‑heavy matchup with significant first‑round implications for the seasonal standings.
PFL Africa’s General Manager, Elias Schulze, described the league as a platform that reflects African ambition and identity, not only through sport but also through culture and fan engagement. Tope Lawani, co‑founder and managing partner at Helios Investment Partners, noted that the success of the 2025 season confirmed Africa’s status as a mixed martial arts talent hub and that further investment will go toward supporting athletes and expanding the league’s long‑term footprint.
More fights for the Season 2 First Round will be announced in the coming weeks, with the full card expected to include regional champions and emerging standouts from across the continent. Tickets go on sale exclusively through Ticketmaster from Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 9 a.m. South African time. Broadcast details, including regional streaming and television partners, will be confirmed closer to the event.
