Opening theme "Bola Kampung" Original language(s) Malay | Country of origin Malaysia No. of seasons 4 | |
Created by Animasia Animation Studio No. of episodes 52 (4 seasons x 13 episodes) | ||
Bola Kampung is a Malaysian animated television series about kampung boys who are lunatic about football. The story is set in a kampung named Gong Lechar in the Pohon Bambu district; this story revolves around a group of adolescents who have great passions towards football. However, they only play it for the sake of fun. Not until the principal Mr Dowd and the newlywed appointed coach, Mr Abdul Rahman decided to form a football team representing their school in the inter school competition. Ivan the Terrible adores Zinedane Zidane so much, leads the team in its struggles to become the best in the district. Alas, his dream is against by his father, Azdor who doesn’t want Ivan to suffer the same fate as him. Azdor was once a national player who suffered a tragic fate that tarnished his football career. With the support of his friends, Donovan and Samual, Ivan manage to steer aside the problems and emerges as the backbone of the team. With togetherness, the team strives to overcome challenges that come along the way in order to achieve their dreams.
Characters
Joyful and happy go lucky, Ivan’s dream is to play for the national team. His idol is Zinedane Zidane. Ivan plays as the midfielder, and his passings are accurate and deadly. He also plays an important role in the team as the captain.
Sean is an egoist and a competitive person. He believes that he is the best and would not compromise with others against him. His skill in football is undoubtedly great. He has an eye for goal and troubles the defender with his lightning pace and thundering shot.
Being a left winger, Donovan’s pace, passing and crossing is his strength in the game. A son of a farmer, he helps his dad a lot in the paddy field, which helps strengthen his legs.
Daughter of Tok Ketua, Nicol is Ivan’s best friends. Her passions towards football is unquestionable and believed that perseverance will bring good results.
As a right winger, Samuel advantage is that he could use both his legs to control the ball. His dribbling tore the defenses apart, creating opportunity in front of the goal. He’s also a free kick master.
He helps his father to peel the coconuts everyday, resulting to a pair of strong hands to be the goalkeeper in the team.
An average striker. Kevin is conscious about his lack of skills and eye for the goal. He has to work hard in order to get a place in the first eleven.