PFL Africa Announces Exciting Semifinal Matchups in Morocco
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has officially unveiled the lineup of semifinal matchups for its highly anticipated event, _PFL Africa: Morocco_, scheduled for October 10, 2026. This marks a significant milestone as the league prepares to host what promises to be the largest mixed martial arts (MMA) event in Moroccan history at the Mohammed V Sports Complex in Casablanca. The tournament will showcase fierce competition across the bantamweight, welterweight, and lightweight divisions, with the victors advancing to the finals later this year. Tickets for this monumental event are now available for purchase.
At the forefront of the event will be a heavyweight clash between Senegal's **Abdoulaye Kane** and Morocco's own **Badr “Dastan” Medkouri**. Kane enters the bout with an impressive record of five stoppage wins, consisting of four knockouts and one submission, showcasing his striking prowess. Medkouri, on the other hand, aims to capitalize on home advantage, boasting eight knockouts in nine career victories. This matchup not only represents a personal battle between the two fighters but also serves as a symbol of regional pride for their respective nations.
Key Semifinal Bouts Set to Captivate Fans
The co-main event will feature an electrifying bantamweight semifinal where the unbeaten Algerian-Canadian fighter **Karim “The Kryptonian” Henniene** will face Nigeria's **Raphael Uchegbu**. Henniene is coming off a decisive first-round submission victory at _PFL Africa: Nigeria_ in June, while Uchegbu is fresh off a dominant unanimous decision win that announced his arrival in the promotion. Additionally, the bantamweight division will see Liberia's **Dwight Joseph** take on Angola's **Boule Godogo** in another semifinal clash that promises high stakes and thrilling action.
Welterweight semifinals will also be a highlight of the night, featuring Angola's **Shido Boris Esperança** against South Africa's **Peace Nguphane**. Furthermore, Guinea-Bissau's **Rivaldo Pereira** is set to go head-to-head with Nigeria's **David Samuel**. The lightweight tournament will narrow down to the final four competitors, with an all-Nigerian semifinal between **Patrick Ocheme** and **Cornel Thompson**, alongside Senegal's **Demba Seck** clashing with Chad's **Hussain Al Kurdi**.
This event not only emphasizes the competitive spirit but also showcases the diverse talent representing Algeria, Nigeria, Angola, South Africa, Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, Chad, Liberia, and Morocco. Under the leadership of General Manager Elias Schulze, PFL is committed to expanding its reach across the African continent, with this event marking a significant step in that direction.
As reported by pflmma.com.
