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Angolan fighter Shido Boris Esperança during a fight Cameroon’s Octave Ayinda in Kigali in 2025. Courtesy

PFL Africa: Samuel, Esperança showdown headlines Kigali finals fight card

Wednesday, November 04, 2026
Spain's Nacho Campos (left) defeated PFL Africa reigning champions Wasi Adeshina in quick sumission to claim victory in Lagos, Nigeria, on June 13. courtesy photo

PFL Africa shifts cage to Morocco after Lagos showdown

Monday, June 29, 2026
Spain's Ignacio Campos (left) said he is built to fight champions like Wasi Adeshina (right). The pair face off in the main event that will headline the PFL Africa 2026 in Lagos, Nigeria, on Saturday, June 13. Courtesy

Adeshina fights Spain’s Campos as PFL Africa debuts in Lagos

Saturday, June 13, 2026
PFL Africa General Manager Elias Schulze (right) says the league has big ambitions to spotlight African fighters to the world of MMA. Courtesy
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PFL Africa GM on Kigali reflections, maiden Nigeria showdown

Monday, April 20, 2026
The AFCON 2025 final referee Jean Jacques Ndala during the game. internet
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What you might have missed in AFCON 2025 final

Monday, January 19, 2026
Rwanda golfer Melissa Akanigi Ishimwe is already reaping endorsements for her recent achievement in the Guinness World Record. Photo by Willy Mucyo

Golfer in records book, MMA and UCI in Kigali and major sporting feats of 2025

Tuesday, December 30, 2025
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Former UFC star Francis Ngannou talks PFL Africa, the future of MMA in Africa

Monday, October 27, 2025
BK Arena on October 18, hosted the international Mixed Martial Arts fraternity. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza

Rwanda delivers once again as sport, tourism unite at PFL Africa

Friday, October 24, 2025
James Opio’s fight against Uganda’s Isaac Omeda ends in a unanimous draw during the PFL Africa held at BK Arena on October 18-Photo by Olivier Mugwiza.
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Opio reflects on PFL Africa draw, vows stronger comeback

Monday, October 20, 2025
FitnessPoint coaches led live demonstrations of martial arts exercises, interacted with fans, and showcased the brand’s expanding range of fitness services. PHOTOS BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
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Fitnesspoint showcases martial arts at PFL Africa Championship in Kigali

Monday, October 20, 2025
Professional Fighters League (PFL) Africa drew over 4,000 mixed martial arts (MMA) spectators at BK Arena on Saturday, October 18. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza  

Kigali shines as PFL Africa delivers action-packed semifinals

Sunday, October 19, 2025
The Friends of Amstel weekend sets off with a meet and greet tonight, October 17, at Atelier du Vin, starting at 9 p.m. File
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Your complete guide to an exciting weekend in Kigali

Friday, October 17, 2025