Documentary highlighting Drake University and CONADEIP’s visit to Africa available nationally on CBS Sports Network

 A documentary highlighting the first ever American college football game on African soil featuring Drake University and the CONADEIP All-Stars from Mexico will air on CBS Sports Network on Monday, November 21 (7:00 PM ET).

In addition to witnessing the spectacle of American football being played before 20,000 curious spectators in Tanzania, the documentary showcases the service efforts of the student athletes working in orphanages, enjoying the amazing wildlife safaris on the TANAPA-managed national parks, and experiencing the climb to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro where 117 group members proudly hoisted the national flags of USA, Mexico and Tanzania.

CBS Sports Network, which is seen in more than 44 million homes and available to 98 million households, will re-air the documentary a number of times.  For the full network schedule and to access the CBS Sports Network Channel Finder, go to www.cbssportsnetwork.com.   

“The story of this adventure will intrigue all who are attracted to football, travel, wild animals, natural beauty, Africa, and a refreshing spirit of service and teamwork among different peoples,” said Global Football President PATRICK STEENBERGE.

“We staged a great game of football, but the real story is the fact that a large group of Mexican university student athletes and an even bigger group from Drake University in America’s heartland made a commitment to go to Tanzania and have a huge impact on the people there.  As it turned out, the impact was immense for all involved!”

The Kili Bowl event and one-hour special were produced by Global Football, with Steenberge as executive director, and Tim Brockman serving as director.  Brockman has more than two decades of experience producing outdoor programs for various networks in the U.S. and overseas.

Since 1996 Global Football has created and produced American football games and events in 19 different nations around the world.  When invited to do something spectacular in Tanzania, the challenge became a mission that resulted in an amazing sports, natural wonders, and public service event that changed the lives of each person involved, in many ways.

Global Football aims to stage a second Global Kilimanjaro Bowl in Tanzania in the summer of 2013 and is in the process of identifying teams from the United States and the international American football community to participate.

The Global Kilimanjaro Bowl Presenting Sponsor was TANAPA, the Tanzania National Parks Association, which carefully cares for and manages the Kilimanjaro National Park area, as well as the other 14 National Parks and 32 game reserves. The best known of these is The Serengeti, named in 2006 as the New Seventh Wonder of the World by USA Today.  Also among these is Tarangire National Park; Olduvai Gorge, the cradle of mankind; the Selous, the world's largest game reserve; and Ruaha, now the largest National Park in Africa. 

TAHA, the Tanzania Horticulture Association, which promotes and oversees the expansive flower and fruit production and export in Tanzania, provided fruit for both teams during their stay in the country, as well as decorating the Arusha Stadium with flowers and providing flower necklaces for the arrival reception when players and coaches land at JRO Airport.

The Arusha Hotel served as host for the Drake Bulldogs, media and game officials, while the Kibo Palace Hotel hosted the CONADEIP Mexico official party.  Kilele Savane, Ltd of Arusha handled all local transport; safari coordination and the Kili climb operations, along with Nitoke Safaris. 

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About Global Football: Headed by President Patrick Steenberge, a former Notre Dame quarterback and high school All-American at Erie Cathedral Prep.  During the past 14 years, Global Football has produced football games in 19 nations in North and Central American, Europe, Asia, Oceania and Africa.  Working partners include NFL, NFL Super Bowl Host Committees, American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), Notre Dame, Penn State, Pop Warner, USA Football, and numerous Division III colleges as well as National Football Federations worldwide.  www.globalfootball.com.  Patrick@GlobalFootball.com / 817-219-7274 / Twitter @GlobalSportsGuy.