CFBI Sports Academy

A state-of-the-art, multi-sport academy that discovers, trains and educates young athletes from vulnerable and ordinary communities across Uganda. Sport, education and nutrition under one roof, so talent is never lost to hunger or poverty.
1000

athletes in five years (150 residential, 350 day)

100000 %

of athletes on full or partial scholarships

UGX 10000 B

to build and equip inside the headquarters (about USD 8.0 million)

UGX 10000 B

a year to run at full operation (about USD 705,000)

Vision

To be East Africa’s leading home of well-nourished, well-educated and world-class athletes, where every talented child can grow into a champion on and off the field.

Mission

To identify, nurture and develop young sporting talent through professional coaching, modern facilities, quality education, sports medicine and proper nutrition, so that athletes achieve excellence, build careers and become role models in their communities.

Core values: CHAMPS

Character

Integrity, discipline, respect and fair play

Health

Nutrition, wellness and injury prevention come first

Aspiration

Dream big, aim for excellence and keep improving

Mentorship

Coaches, alumni and elders guide every athlete

Passion

Love of the game and commitment in training

Solidarity

Teamwork, inclusion and service to the community

Fields and facilities for all games

Outdoor fields

  • Main football stadium pitch with 1,500-seat stand
  • 2 football training pitches
  • 2 artificial turf mini-pitches
  • Rugby pitch
  • 400 m athletics track
  • Cricket oval with nets
  • 2 basketball courts
  • 2 netball courts
  • 2 volleyball courts and beach volleyball
  • 2 tennis courts

Indoor and aquatic facilities

  • Indoor arena (800 seats)
  • 25 m swimming pool
  • Gym and conditioning centre
  • Sports science and medical centre

Academy buildings

  • Administration block
  • Two hostels (120 beds)
  • Classrooms, library and ICT lab
  • NUTRI kitchen and dining hall
  • Staff quarters
  • Changing rooms and stores

Programmes

Talent identification

School and community trials, holiday camps and district scouting.

Residential academy

Full-time training with schooling, boarding and meals.

Day academy and weekend clinics

Affordable training for children from nearby communities.

Scholarship fund

For talented children from vulnerable homes, linked to the CFBI Street Children and NUTRI programmes.

Nutrition and wellness

Meal plans built on CFBI NUTRI products, growth monitoring and health education.

Coach and referee education

Courses with national federations and associations.

Life skills and career guidance

Leadership, finance, entrepreneurship, safeguarding and anti-doping education.

Community sports outreach

Tournaments, school leagues and holiday camps.

Income generation

Facility hire, tournaments, camps, corporate team building, a sports shop and canteen, and CFBI Safaris sports tours.

Work plan (36 months)

Phase 0: Preparation (months 1 to 6)

Project team, fundraising, surveys, designs, BOQs, permits and contractors.

Phase 1: Foundation and core fields (months 7 to 15)

Roads, fence, water and power, main pitch, training pitches, courts, administration block, one hostel and NUTRI kitchen. First 60 athletes enrolled.

Phase 2: Major facilities (months 16 to 27)

Athletics track, rugby, cricket, tennis, pool, indoor arena, gym, medical centre, second hostel, classrooms and staff quarters. 150 residential athletes.

Phase 3: Completion and launch (months 28 to 36)

Landscaping, stands, floodlights, equipment, staff training, grand opening tournament and launch of income generation.

Ongoing: Monitoring and care

Quarterly donor reports, coach training, scholarship drives and maintenance.

Capital budget (build and equip)

Item UGX million USD thousand
Site preparation and design 850 230
Playing fields and sports facilities 11,670 3,154
Buildings 6,900 1,865
Zone infrastructure 1,000 270
Equipment, vehicles and furniture 2,600 703
Share of campus infrastructure (20%) 2,800 757
Supervision and project management (5%) 1,291 349
Contingency (10%) 2,582 698
Total capital budget 29,693 8,025

Annual running cost at full operation

Item UGX million USD thousand
Staff salaries and benefits (about 35 staff) 900 243
Athlete feeding with NUTRI-based meals 440 119
Education, scholarships and school fees support 180 49
Medical care, insurance and sports science 120 32
Training, competitions and travel 250 68
Utilities, field and pool maintenance 420 114
Equipment replacement and kits 150 41
Marketing, administration, monitoring and evaluation 150 41
Total running cost 2,610 705