Pre-Season / Fixtures | October 2026
Ditlou FC packed plenty into a busy stretch of football this week, mixing competitive preparation with a run-out on the road as the Elephants kept their sharpness up. First came a friendly against Phaphama FC on Monday 6 October, before attention turned to an away assignment against Phinet FC on Friday 9 October. It was the kind of back-to-back schedule that keeps a squad ticking over and gives a coaching staff valuable looks at the group ahead of the games that count.
A Friendly To Fine-Tune
The week opened at Leeuwfontein Stadium, where Ditlou took on Phaphama FC in a friendly fixture with an 11:00 kickoff on 6 October. Friendlies offer the chance to work on shape, rotate the squad and give fringe players minutes without the weight of league points on the line, and this one was no different. For the Elephants, it was a useful exercise in rhythm and fitness as the demands of the season continue to build.
On The Road At Oscar Mpetha Stadium
From the training-game feel of Monday, Ditlou then faced a sterner, more competitive test away from home, travelling to Oscar Mpetha Stadium to meet Phinet FC on Friday 9 October. Away trips bring their own challenges — unfamiliar surroundings, travel, and a hosting side eager to make home advantage count — and they are exactly the kind of outing that reveals how a squad is shaping up. For Ditlou, it was another chance to measure themselves against outside opposition and keep momentum building.
Final word
Two fixtures in a single week, one a friendly and one on the road, speaks to a Ditlou side determined to stay active and keep improving. The Elephants will know that these are the weeks that lay the groundwork for the results that matter most, and the supporters behind the black and white will be eager to see that work pay off. Keep the preparation sharp, and the rewards tend to follow. 🐘
