Sports & Games

Discipline, teamwork and excellence — Namilyango athletes compete at the highest level.

Our Sports Philosophy

More Than Winning

At Namilyango, sport is an extension of the classroom. We believe that the discipline required to train every morning before dawn, the teamwork demanded on a rugby pitch, and the resilience needed after defeat are qualities that shape a man for life — not just for the scoreboard.

Our sports programme caters to boys of all abilities. Whether you are destined for the national team or simply discovering a lifelong love of the game, every student is encouraged to participate actively in at least one sport each term. Physical fitness is inseparable from intellectual and moral formation.

Houses on parade at Namilyango Sports Day Annual Sports Day
Our Track Record

Namilyango in Numbers

12+ Sports Disciplines Offered
40+ Trophies in the Last Decade
6 National Team Alumni
National Football Champions
What We Offer

Sports Disciplines

From team sports to individual athletics — there is a place for every boy on the field.

Football Coach: Mr. Damba Moses and Mr. Okwanga Pius
Rugby Coach: Mr. Ecimon Thomas
Basketball Coach: Coach Birungi Kenneth
Athletics Coach: Coach Namutebi Christine
Cricket Coach: Coach Mugabi Samuel
Volleyball Coach: Coach Nakiganda Annet
Table Tennis Coach: Coach Lubega Vincent
Swimming Coach: Coach Sserwadda Michael
Hockey Coach: Coach Nabirye Grace
Boxing Coach: Coach Kirunda Robert
Badminton Coach: Coach Ainebyona Jane
Namilyango College sports grounds Namilyango Hill
World-Class Facilities

Our Sports Infrastructure

  • Full-size football pitch with spectator seating
  • Rugby and cricket oval
  • Basketball and volleyball courts
  • Indoor table tennis hall
  • 400m athletics track and field
Annual Athletics Meet

Sports Day

From the march past to the final whistle — houses, staff, parents and guests come together for the biggest day on the sporting calendar.

12 Houses on Parade 18 Moments Captured Champions: Hanlon House
Featured Moments
Hanlon House receive the Sports Day trophy
Overall Champions — Hanlon House

The Trophy Comes Home

Hanlon House receive the overall championship trophy at the close of Sports Day — Namilyango College

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Flag bearers lead the march past
Parade

Flag bearers lead the march past

Full flight over the bar — high jump finals
Track & Field

Full flight over the bar — high jump finals

PTA Chairman crowns an outstanding sportsman
Awards

PTA Chairman crowns an outstanding sportsman

The Guest of Honour inspects the parade
Parade

The Guest of Honour inspects the parade

Tug of war — every ounce counts
Staff & Parents

Tug of war — every ounce counts

Hanlon House — overall champions
Awards

Hanlon House — overall champions

The brass band sets the tempo
Parade

The brass band sets the tempo

The Deputy Headmaster in full stride — staff race
Track & Field

The Deputy Headmaster in full stride — staff race

Certificates for outstanding athletes
Awards

Certificates for outstanding athletes

Parents take their marks
Staff & Parents

Parents take their marks

The Guest of Honour addresses the field
Ceremony

The Guest of Honour addresses the field

Recognition for a stand-out performance
Awards

Recognition for a stand-out performance

Sports equipment handed over to the college
Staff & Parents

Sports equipment handed over to the college

Houses on the march
Parade

Houses on the march

Honouring the day's best performers
Awards

Honouring the day's best performers

The Headmaster's address
Ceremony

The Headmaster's address

The trophy goes up
Awards

The trophy goes up

Every medal hard-earned
Awards

Every medal hard-earned

Achievements & Milestones

Sport Highlights

Namilyango tTrashes The weavils in Under 17 Rugby Championships.
Rugby 14 May 2026

Namilyango tTrashes The weavils in Under 17 Rugby Championships.

Sports Calendar

Upcoming Fixtures & Events

No fixtures scheduled at this time. Check back soon.