Matugga, Uganda Β· 100 Acres

Every Olympic Medal
Starts Somewhere.

Nestloni's Academy identifies, develops, and elevates Pan-African athletic talent across 9 Olympic disciplines β€” with full scholarships, world-class coaching, and a campus built for champions.

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9 Olympic Disciplines
50 Inaugural Scholars
100 Acres β€” Matugga Campus
10–22 Athlete Age Range

Sport Varieties

Explore Every Discipline

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Olympic gold tradition

Track & Field

Uganda's crown jewel β€” Stephen Kiprotich (marathon gold, London 2012), Joshua Cheptegei (5000m gold, Tokyo 2020), Peruth Chemutai (steeplechase gold, Tokyo 2020). The largest and most proven national talent pool.

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First-mover in Uganda

Swimming

Severely underdeveloped β€” only one Olympic-standard pool currently exists in all of Kampala. Nestloni's Academy seizes a generational first-mover advantage in Ugandan aquatics.

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FUFA talent pathway

Football

A mass participation base of millions. Our FUFA partnership creates a direct, structured pathway for Academy graduates to professional clubs and the Uganda Cranes national team.

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NBA Africa growth

Basketball

NBA Africa presence and the Basketball Africa League are creating rapidly growing international exposure for Ugandan talent through the Uganda Silverbacks.

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ITF Junior circuits

Tennis

African tennis development is accelerating. ATP/ITF Junior circuits are regionally accessible, but elite coaching infrastructure in Uganda remains severely limited.

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Regional CAVB access

Volleyball

Strong school-level participation across Uganda. Regional CAVB competitions are accessible, but elite training facilities for the sport are almost nonexistent nationally.

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Commonwealth tradition

Boxing

Uganda has a proud regional boxing tradition β€” Commonwealth Games medal contenders are regularly produced from within the country, with a strong grassroots base to build on.

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Blue-ocean opportunity

Gymnastics

Virtually undeveloped across Uganda. An enormous blue-ocean opportunity to build foundational skills and Pan-African competition presence in gymnastics from the ground up.

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Federation support

Judo & Martial Arts

The Uganda Judo Federation is active with African Judo Championship participation. A growing base of school-level practitioners needs elite infrastructure to reach the next level.

Phase 1 β€” Being Built Now

World-Class Infrastructure

⚽ Football Pitch

70Γ—105m natural grass, FIFA-regulation

πŸƒ Athletics Track

200m, 4-lane polyurethane + field events

🏊 Swimming Pool

25m, 6-lane, solar-heated (FINA)

🏟️ Indoor Sports Hall

30Γ—20m pre-fab steel β€” basketball, volleyball, boxing, gymnastics, judo

🎾 Tennis Courts

2 acrylic ITF courts, floodlit

🏠 Athlete Dormitory

50 en-suite rooms, 2-storey

🍽️ Nutrition Centre

200-seat cafeteria, commercial kitchen, nutrition consultancy

πŸ”¬ Sports Science Lab

VOβ‚‚max testing, lactate analysis, force plates, Catapult GPS vests

Scholarship Programme

50 Scholarship Athletes.
Full Board. Zero Cost.

Every scholar receives complete support β€” so they can focus entirely on becoming the best athlete they can be.

  • 🏠 On-campus dormitory accommodation
  • 🍽️ Nutrition-planned full board meals
  • πŸ‹οΈ Professional coaching across 9 disciplines
  • βš™οΈ All sports kit and equipment provided
  • πŸ₯ On-site medical and physiotherapy cover
  • πŸ“š Academic tutoring and study support
  • ✈️ Competition travel β€” regional and Pan-African
  • πŸ“Š Sports science β€” GPS tracking, performance data
Ages 10–22 Β· Pan-African Intake Β· MOE & UOC Partnership
50 Inaugural Cohort
150 Year 3 Target
300+ Year 5 Vision
6 African Nations

Our Coaching Staff

Certified. Professional. Dedicated.

Head Coach β€” Athletics

IAAF Level 4 certified, international experience

Swimming Coach

FINA Level 2 certified, developmental & competition swimming

Football Coach

CAF B Licence minimum, professional playing background

Multi-Sport Coaches Γ—3

Basketball, volleyball, boxing, gymnastics, judo β€” NF-certified per discipline

Sports Scientist

BSc Sports Science β€” GPS vest analysis, athlete load management

Physiotherapists Γ—2

Degree-qualified, sports injury specialists

Nutritionist

Registered dietitian, sports nutrition specialisation

Sports Psychologist & Welfare Lead

Holistic athlete development β€” physiological to self-actualisation

Matugga Campus Vision

A 100-Acre World-Class Ecosystem

The long-term Matugga campus is a $350M comprehensive environment β€” combining elite athletic training, academic support, medical care, and hospitality β€” 22km north of Kampala on the Kampala–Gulu Highway.

  • Zone A: FIFA pitches, Olympic pool, IAAF track, indoor arena
  • Zone B: On-site hospital, rehabilitation, physiotherapy
  • Zone C: School, lecture halls, library, boarding (200 athletes)
  • Zone D: Sports hotel (120 rooms), conference, retail
  • Zone E: Recreation, green spaces, 24/7 secure facilities
Full Campus Vision β†’
100 Acres
$350M Long-Term Vision
22km From Kampala