Hans Dikotope
Founder and chairperson
Started the academy in 2015. The annual Festive Games carry his name.
We huntas a pack.
Dikotope Sports Academy builds football, netball and community running opportunities in Mpheleng, Dennilton, Limpopo. We are the Hyenas — competing, developing talent and creating a place in the pack for you.
- Boys football
- Ladies football
- Netball
- Marathon & 10km
11years since Hans Dikotope started the academy
3sports programmes: boys, ladies and netball
3boys' age groups: Under-13, Under-15, Under-17
3leagues the Hyenas compete in
Who we are
Hans Dikotope founded Dikotope Sports Academy in 2015 in Mpheleng, near Dennilton in Limpopo.
The academy fields competitive amateur and youth teams across several divisions: boys' football, ladies' football and netball. Home is the Dikotope Sports Ground in Mpheleng, where the Hyenas host local matches, promotional soccer trials and regional tournaments.
We are a community academy. Players come from the village, play for the village and carry its name into district and provincial competition.
Hlathi Tjian
Marketing manager
Looks after the academy's marketing. Sponsors and media can reach him through the academy's contact details.
- 2015
The academy begins
Hans Dikotope founds Dikotope Sports Academy in Mpheleng.
- Youth
Boys climb the ranks
Under-13, Under-15 and Under-17 sides play in the Sekhukhune Hollywoodbets League.
- 2023
Ladies football starts
The ladies' team is established and joins the Sekhukhune District League.
- Netball
District and province
Netball players compete in the Sekhukhune District League and the Limpopo Provincial League.
- December
Festive Games
Every year the academy hosts the Hans Dikotope Festive Games.
Why the hyena?
Because of how a hyena clan lives. Three things carry over to the pitch and the court.
Clan
Spotted hyenas live in tight clans, and the females lead them. That suits an academy with girls' and boys' teams under one badge. Nobody plays alone.
Stamina
Hyenas cover long distances and hunt together. We want players who are still running in the 85th minute and still turning up next season.
Voice
A hyena's whoop carries for kilometres. Our touchline should sound the same: loud, together and proud of Mpheleng.
Our teams
Three programmes, one crest. Pick a team to see where it plays and book a trial.
Boys football
Three age groups give every boy a team that matches his age. The academy competes under the SAFA Sekhukhune Regional League structure; the current regional competition is also listed as the Hollywoodbets SAFA Sekhukhune Regional League.
- League
- SAFA Sekhukhune Regional League / Hollywoodbets Regional League
- Age groups
- Under-13, Under-15, Under-17
Ladies football
The newest side in the pack. Ladies football was established in 2023 and plays in the Sekhukhune District League. Ask us about age groups and squad places.
- League
- Sekhukhune District League
- Established
- 2023
Netball
Netball players represent the academy in two competitions, one at district level and one across the province. Ask us about age groups and squad places.
- Leagues
- Sekhukhune District League and Limpopo Provincial League
- Level
- District and provincial
Matchdays, trials and tournaments
The Dikotope Sports Ground is the centre of the academy's calendar.
Local matches
Home fixtures at the Dikotope Sports Ground (Mpheleng Vesinyao). Come, bring the family and make some noise.
Promotional soccer trials
Trials are held at the ground so young players can be seen by the coaches. Use the form below to book yours.
Regional tournaments
The ground regularly hosts well-known tournaments that bring teams from across the region to Mpheleng.
Dikotope Marathon & Road Running
A running platform built around the academy's community-sport tradition — from the documented 10km fun run to a bigger road-running programme.
10km Fun Run
The Hans Dikotope Festive Games have previously included a 10km fun run. The 2022 event programme recorded the 10km run alongside football, netball and volleyball.
DocumentedMarathon programme
The website now provides a dedicated home for marathon and road-running information: entries, route announcements, race-day notices, sponsors, results and future editions.
NewRun with the pack
Runners, families, schools, clubs, volunteers and businesses can use the marathon desk to register interest, support the event or enquire about partnerships.
01Entries
Runner name, age category and contact details.
02Race info
Route, start time, assembly point and cut-off published when confirmed.
03Race day
Water points, marshals, medical support and traffic-safety planning.
04Results
Finishers, categories and recognition can be published after the race.
Marathon / 10km registration desk
Race dates, entry fees, categories and the official route should be confirmed by the academy before payment or travel. Use the contact details below to register your interest or request the next race announcement.
Important: the 10km fun run is historically documented; this page does not invent a 2026 race date, route or entry fee. Official marathon details will be published here once confirmed by the academy.
Hans DikotopeFestive Games
The academy's marquee community event: an annual local tournament, usually held in late December.
- Held every year, usually in late December
- Hosted at the Dikotope Sports Ground, Mpheleng
- Knockout stages featuring top teams from the region
SAFA Sekhukhune League
Competitive football with the Hyenas under the Sekhukhune regional football structure.
League pathway
Our football programme is positioned within the SAFA Sekhukhune regional league environment. Current public league listings use the name SAFA Sekhukhune Hollywoodbets Regional League.
Promotion ambition
SAFA regional league competition provides a pathway toward provincial play-offs and higher levels of organised football. The academy's goal is to develop players and compete at progressively higher levels.
Fixtures & results
For the latest publicly listed Sekhukhune league fixtures and results, use the live competition listing below. Academy-specific fixture information will be added as it is confirmed.
SAFARegional competitionSekhukhune region, Limpopo
2026Public results availableCurrent season listings can be checked online
PATHDevelop → Compete → ProgressPlayer development remains central
Find our ground
Dikotope Sports Ground (Mpheleng Vesinyao)Mpheleng, Dennilton, Limpopo, South Africa
Plus Code
Q4QW+M9Type the Plus Code with "Mpheleng" into Google Maps if the link opens the wrong spot.
Book a trial
Tell us who is playing and which team. We will take it from there.
- Fill in the form. It only takes a minute.
- Send it on WhatsApp or by email. Your phone opens with the message already written.
- The academy replies with trial dates and the training schedule.
Prefer to talk? Call +27 60 921 4793.
Back the pack
Local businesses, sponsors and supporters help a village academy compete across the province.
- Sponsor a team's kit or travel to away fixtures
- Put your name behind the Hans Dikotope Festive Games
- Support young players and the community that backs them
Questions, answered
Who can join the academy?
We run boys' football (Under-13, Under-15 and Under-17), ladies' football and netball. Contact us to confirm age groups and squad places for the team you have in mind.
How do I get a trial?
Fill in the trial request above and send it on WhatsApp or by email, or call +27 60 921 4793. The academy will reply with trial dates.
Where are you based?
Mpheleng, near Dennilton in Limpopo. Our home ground is the Dikotope Sports Ground (Mpheleng Vesinyao), Plus Code Q4QW+M9.
Which leagues do the teams play in?
Boys play in the Sekhukhune Hollywoodbets League. Ladies' football plays in the Sekhukhune District League. Netball plays in the Sekhukhune District League and the Limpopo Provincial League.
When are the Festive Games?
The Hans Dikotope Festive Games are an annual tournament, usually held in late December at the Dikotope Sports Ground. Get in touch for this year's dates.
Does Dikotope have a marathon or fun run?
The academy has a documented 10km fun run as part of the Hans Dikotope Festive Games. The website now includes a dedicated marathon and road-running desk for future race announcements and registration interest.
Where can I check the Sekhukhune league results?
Public competition listings can be viewed through the league-results link on the League section. Academy-specific fixtures are published when confirmed.
What does it cost to join?
Registration details come straight from the academy. Send a trial request or call and we will explain.
Can my business sponsor the academy?
Yes, and we would love to hear from you. Email or call the academy and ask for Mr. Hlathi Tjian, our marketing manager.