Francis Ngannou named chairman of PFL expansion league in Africa

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Former MMA champion Francis Ngannou will serve as chairman of PFL Africa, the Professional Fighters League's newest regional league.

PFL made the announcement Wednesday that PFL Africa will launch in 2025, following PFL Europe, which started in 2023, and PFL MENA (Middle East and North Africa), which began this year.

The international leagues, like other PFL franchises in