Wednesday 18 September 2019

My Visit To Nigeria With The Partnership Of Bereckiah International Is About Sports, Education and Humanity, Says Dr Corttrell Kinney



American Sports Agent and Consultant, Dr Corttrell Kinney who has arrived in Nigeria for a sports development project in conjunction with Bereckiah International Sports Agency; made known on Wednesday in a media briefing that his sports development project in Nigeria with Mr Wonders Nwigwe Nduka is all about Sports, Education and Humanity.


Dr. Kinney disclosed this in his welcome address stating that this is the first time he will be launching a project with such magnitude as regards education and sports with Bereckiah International Sports Agency with the immense help that the agency has administered in bringing other partners on board.


Dr Corttrell at the press conference




Speaking about his partnership with  Wonders Nwigwe; Dr. Cottrell Kinney said: "Yes, it's about Sports, Yes, it's about education and it's also about the humanity. Touching the live of all kids and also helping the youths to realise their own abilities and their prominence in the world. We all know about the talents that are abound in Nigeria, and if they are given the opportunity to connect, then we connect".

"It's not only about soccer [football], but it's also about American football, baseball and also basketball, and so we are looking at a multiplicity of sports; tennis as well". Kinney disclosed.


As regards the scholarship that would be given; Kinney said; "The scholarships would be full scholarships for students to study; which would have housing [accommodation], food, transportation which would be paid for from our end and also have sponsors in America; and eventually we hope to have a sports-life academy here [in Nigeria] with the involvement of Bereckiah International Sports Agency to have a bigger platform in searching for talents and nuture them to limelight"

With the on going rise of racism, Dr. Kinney made known:

"Whether Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, you represent a tribe. Racism has to speak of what kind of character you have first, your integrity, knowing who you are. But doing a program of united front, we can tackle racial issues with a cultural train, by training the mind to be very confident and making yourself not being attacked through racism. Education is Key, and they will respond."


Dr. Cottrell Kinney expressed his gratitude to be in Nigeria, to work with Beraciah International Sports Agency's CEO, Mr. Wonders Nwigwe Nduka, the youth of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari(GCFR) and Vice President Yemi Osibanjo(GCON), Governor's, Senators, House of Representatives and also Nigerians who have given him a warm welcome since he arrived the country.



Dr Corttrell Kinney arrives Nigeria for Sports development projects


Dr Corttrell Kinney is in Nigeria for Sports development projects in the mold conjunction of Bereckiah International Sports Agency to fish out raw talents in some states in the nation through sports and education

“We work with an organization to limelight talents for Nigeria through soccer, basketball, American football, etc. 


In our partnership with some states we are looking to select talents and fit them to our scholarship programs so that they can study, because it's not just not about sports, it's also about education in other to reach their potentials”.

“We want those who are talented in sports to be able to go to school in the US and also develop their sporting talent with education”, Kinney said.


“However the partnership we give us a bridge to utilize their talents and that will be taking to America and  progress successful in the world, with the hope of coming back to Nigeria and help to uplift more youths in the region and greater communities”.

CEO of Bereckiah International Sports Agency Wonders Nwigwe Nduka also sais that Kinney visit will confer awards to President of Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Muhammed Buhari (GCFR) with Vice President of Nigeria His Yemi Osibanjo (GCON), some state Governor's, Deputy Governor's, senators, House of Representatives, Individuals who have contributed immensely to youth development.


Tuesday 10 September 2019

HIFL SOUTHWEST DERBY: LASU Blazers Bank on 12th man as OAU Giants Call for Peace


Event: 2019 HIFL 2nd Leg Quarter Finals
Teams: LASU BLAZERS 0 V 2 OAU GIANTS
TIME : 4PM DATE: 11TH OF SEPTEMBER, 2019
VENUE: LASU OJO SPORTS CENTRE

The die is cast and the grass will suffer as these two Bigwigs get on the turf , Obafemi Awolowo University Football team aka the OAU GIANTS will lock horns with their Opponent, Lagos State University Football team aka the LASU BLAZERS in the second leg of the HIFL quarter finals,the lasuites suffered a crushing two nil defeat against the giants from OAU,in the first leg played at ile ife a week ago, the pride of the Lagos based team is at stake as they stare elimination in the face. 



The need three clears goals to ensure they booted out OAU giants and made the short  trip from Ojo to Agege for the Super 4. They have made a passionate appeal to their fans to come out in their numbers to support the team to achieving the near impossible as the OAU giants is yet to conceed any goal in the tournament. 



In an open letter posted on their Twitter handle,

 our Dear Fans,

It's going to be the second leg of the quarter final against @OAUGiants
and we would need you as our 12th man on match day against them. Please bring your full support to the sport center on weds.

In a swift reply the OAU retweeted and send a reply,calling the fans to come and enjoy the beautiful, support the their team and ultimately not to lose the essence of the game.

Here is their the content of their tweet


'Football is a game of love, a game of passion.
Let's make love, not war! 
We're brothers in the game, not enemies on the pitch! 
LASUites, come out & watch beautiful football from 2 amazing teams, support your own, but sure don't lose the essence of the game. 
#LASUvsOAU 

Monday 9 September 2019

Bauchi first lady partners Berackiah International talented youth for America schorlarship project


The First Lady of Bauchi State, Hajiya Aishatu Bala Mohammed has endorsed and partner US based agent Dr Corttrell Kinney and Bereckiah International Sports Agency for Girls Child Education in Bauchi State through her excellency Non-Governmental Association (NGO), Al-Muhibbah Foundation.




The endorsement and partnership to invite Dr Corttrell Kinney to Bauchi State was made at the government house, Bauchi this evening.

The state first lady said her NGO was initially founded to address the issue of humanitarian activities to the nation, she said: "although Al'mihibbah Foundation is a non Governmental Organization that was known for humanitarian activities aimed at addressing issues on education, health and other challenges, the foundation will do everything possible to identify and initate with programs towards addressing challenges faces by women and children at large.


The First Lady, thanked Dr Corttrell Kinney and CEO of Bereckiah International Wonders Nwigwe Nduka for the good initiative that will touch lives of many, and also exploring Girls Child Education to Bauchi state.

She further appreciate the support and encouragement of her husband, the state Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed.



Dr Corttrell Kinney was elated, thanking the state First Lady and the state government for their collaboration on special development projects.

However, Wonders Nwigwe Nduka, expressed the delight from the First Lady for endorsing their intitatives for the state.

He noted that, the Bauchi First Lady demonstrated full understanding of some of the benefits.

Friday 6 September 2019

Talented Nigeria youths to hit America for sports and Educational developments as Berackial International partners Corttrell Kinney on scholarship for super talents





Berackial International has partner Dr Corttrel Kinney to help some burden talents in Nigeria with scholarship to further their Education in America in order to attain their full potential of becoming an Educated sportsman www.sportspedalng.blogspot.com can reveal.





According to the CEO of Berackial International,Mr Wonders Nwigwe Nduka the partnership is basically for talents discovery and whosoever discover in  sports like Tennis,Basketball, Volleyball, table tennis ,football etc which will be sponsored to school in America as well as help them to be active in sports to horn their skills in their chosen field and become their best.


Dr Cortttrel in partnership with the Governors of Kano state, Enugu state, Ebonyi states and Rivers state; will sponsor talents discovered in the states to the United states to further their Education and horn their sporting skills.


He made this disclosure in a chat with with sportspedal media. 


He also disclosed that the project is  strictly for students that are willing  to school in America and continue to pursue their sporting career under the best training standards where progress can be monitored with time as the scholarship package will  cover all expenses.


'It's not only a sport thing but  a combination of both Sports and Education as whosoever selected will be ready to go to school in America as well as be actively in school'.


Dr Corttrell kinney is expected  in Lagos on the 16th of September,where he will address a world press conference in Lagos to kick start the beginning of the project that will help the youths of Nigeria achieve their dream.




A peep into Dr corttrell Kinney's profile shows he is a heavyweight when it comes to helping humanity in his little capacity and resources

Dr Corttrell graduated from the Morehouse College where he studied Biology and proceeded for his Doctorate work at Case western in the department of physiology and Biophysis.


His Briliance and Leadership skills has seen him hold numerous positions that are focus on  humanitarian work and he is presently the chairman of the Martin Luther Jr. Holiday Schorlaship committee also holds the vice president position of Concerned Partners in Education, Team Leader and Tutor with the Saturday Tutoring Program and a Mentor with the B.R.I.C.K. Program. 


Currently, Dr. Kinney is a personal mentor for over 30 High School and College youth from the Greater Cleveland area. He sits on the board of Ginn Academy. Corttrell also started The Corttrell Kinney Scholarship Fund through College Now of Greater Cleveland. He is the CEO and President of Hyland William Consulting LLC. 


Corttrell's work has been focused on Africa.  He is passionate about helping organizations in Africa to develop and grow and has extensive experience helping businesses in Africa.  


He has worked with Thione Niang and Akon on projects, such as the Give 1 Project and Akon Lighting Africa.  He also has helped numerous non-profits in Africa to raise funding and obtain resources.  He helped to set up the Samuel Eto'o Foundation in America. 


 He has worked with several first ladies in Africa to set up their foundations in America.  He works with Oasis Cares Water effort to help provide clean drinking water to the Democratic Republic of Congo.  He is very active in helping youth from Africa obtain scholarships to study in America and play sports, such as soccer, basketball and American Football.   


All of his efforts are to help uplift those in need through social entrepreneurship.  He believes that business and entrepreneurship can help lift Africa to the next level of advancement on the global platform.

Berackial international can be reached on 08094236029,08165070469 for partnership.

 

Wednesday 21 August 2019

2019 HIFL: Defending Champion UAM Tillers Ambush KUST Pyramids in Kano as Final legs of Round of 16 take Centre stage



Higher Institution Football League, HIFL returns as defending Champion University of Agriculture Maiduguri aka UAM tillers Ambush Kano State University of Technology KUST Pyramids at the KUST sports Arena wudil,kano state in one of the Week 9 matches ,and the final legs of the Round of 16 matches that will played across four centres by 4pm today.



UAM Tillers won the first leg by 2 goals to nill,and KUST Pyramids will need a clear 3 goals victory to join OAUGiants UNILORIN Warriors LASU blazers  and UNIBEN Royals in the Quarter finals




Other fixtures schedule to hold today ,Bayero University kano football team the BUK stallions will host Ahmadu Bello University's ABU nobles ,the first leg ended Goalles




University of Calabar ,UNICAL MALABITES will take 3 -1  first leg Advantage to their host Rivers State University ,RSU dolphins with the host needing a clear 2 goals victory to advance.




University of Uyo ,UNIUYO Tuskites will need to do more for them to make it to the Quarter finals, they need to overturn a 3 deficit as they host Edo State University, ESUT Explorers at the Uniuyo sports complex uyo .

The HIFL is in its second season,the collegiate football platform has been a veritable ground for talents discovery as some of the talent discovered are playing in the Nigeria professional football league,NPFL.

It is organised by pace sports and marketing in collaboration with Nigeria University Games,NUGA and sponsor by Stanbic IBTC,premier cool and Indomie Noodles

Friday 2 August 2019

2019 HIFLWeek 6 Reviews: UAM Tillers,UNICAL and ESUT off to good home win


2018 winners of the Higher Institutions football league, University of Agriculture Maiduguri aka UAMTillers started the 2019 round of 16 stage on a brilliant note, as the 10-man team, secured a comfortable 2:0 home win over visitors kano State University State Technology aka KUST PYRAMIDS in Makurdi on Wednesday. 




UAM Tillers, who were without last season’s Most valuable player, Ebuka David, put pressure on the visitors’ despite been reduced to 10 men in the first half. 

The team finally secured two late goals to the delight of the home fans in the 74th and the 89th minute courtesy of Terkuma Abata and Attargher Job.

Elsewhere in Calabar, 2018 runners up, UNICAL MALABITES were the better side at home against Rivers State University aka RSU DOLPHINS and will be going into the return leg with a 3:1 advantage. 

Malabites’ Ngaji Ekpong put the hosts ahead in the 2nd minute, while Emmanuel Charlie and Godwin James secured the victory with goals in the 22nd and 43rd minutes respectively, Manfred Emmanuel of RSU Dolphins ensured that the visitors did not leave without a goal with his 58th minute strike. 
In Enugu, Enugu State University Technology, ESUT Explorers defeated UNIUYO TUSKITES, with a comfortable 3:0 win. Emmanuel Emmanuel, Ngene Nnamdi and Ugwu Tochukwu all shared in the spoils with goals in the 18th, 34th and 58th minutes respectively. 
In Zaria, ABU Nobles were held at home to a goalless draw by BUK Stallions, opening up the second leg for more exciting action. 

Results at a Glance:

UAM tillers 2 -0 KUST Pyramids

Unical Malabites 3 v 1 RSU Dolphins 

ESUT Explorers 3 vs 0 UNIUYO TUSKITES

ABU NOBLES 0 V 0 BUK STALLIONS