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Aniballers Bedtime Stories

The pitch is lava - Featuring Nxt Level Mini Kickers South Devon

Season 2, Ep. 11
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Essi is scared before she even steps on the lava pitch. The DinoBallers stadium is inside a volcano, if you hit a lava crack, you turn to stone. When half the team ends up mid-match statues, it's the most nervous Aniballer of all who has to save the day.


šŸ¦āš½ļøšŸ† 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.


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