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Aniballers Bedtime Stories
Mace The Ace helps Essi defeat the crocs 🦁⚽️🏆 Aniballers Football Stories for Kids
Season 1, Ep. 8
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Essi was making her way to meet the team for a Kingdom Cup match but her only path was blocked by menacing crocodiles. She used the magic of the Golden Ball to seek help and found it in the form of Irish ⚽️ wonder kid named Mace The Ace. Mace and his Dad helped Essi learn a new skill to make the Crocodiles Dizzy and get on her way to the game!!
🦁⚽️🏆 Aniballers Football Stories for Kids
Aniballers is more than just a podcast—it's a complete learning system, packed with stories, resources, and football skills for families. Created and read by a dad and daughter, we’re building the world’s biggest kids’ football club, Aniballers FC.
Our mission is to help children fall in love with being active, while developing emotional resilience, teamwork, and confidence. Through engaging adventures and practical resources, we empower parents to nurture healthy habits and life skills that last a lifetime, making every child feel included and inspired to grow.
Visit Aniballers Web site to see how we can support your ⚽️ journey!
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