It was already a week since the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

A week since the football world trembled.

A week since Sam almost singlehandedly sank a nation at an epic FIFA World Cup final clash.

A week later, the football world still trembled.

Samuel Moses, the 20 year old Nigerian phenomenon, had carried his nation to an unprecedented World Cup final, scoring a hat trick in the ultimate battle and earning both the Golden Boot and Golden Ball awards. 

Though it ended in heartbreak, Sam’s name was etched into eternity as the greatest African player the world had ever seen… at just 20.

But this was no overnight miracle.

From the dusty streets of Abraka, Nigeria, where barefoot dreams chased deflated balls, to dazzling crowds at Enyimba FC, to shocking England, going on a generational run with Fulham FC. All of it was documented in history.

Then came FC Barcelona… where he became a legend in just his debut season. Alongside these club triumphs were his exploits for country.

Yet… this is just the beginning.

This is the sequel to Rise of a Football God.

It follows Sam as he returns home for the first time since becoming a global icon, wrestling with fame, destiny, and the colossal pressure of being called “the savior of African football”.

With every match, every record shattered, every rival silenced, he forges a path toward the pantheon of immortals.

But greatness demands sacrifice. 

Legends are not born, they are forged in fire. And for Samuel Moses, the journey to becoming the Football God had only just begun. 

[“It’s time to forge a legacy.”]

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[NOTE: For those that are curious, yes, the system still plays a role in his development, but it’s no longer as prominent as when it helped him build his foundation. Now, Sam is already established, so expect less system interaction.]

[HALF-TIME: Real Madrid 1-1 Real Betis]


The Copa del Rey quarterfinals had split into two stories by halftime.


In Villarreal, Barcelona were clawing and limping, bruised and battered by Villarreal's rough treatment but still level. While in Madrid, Real were circling, frustrated but patient, locked 1–1 with Betis.


It almost felt like the scoreline was written in the stars.


In 45 minutes, Villarreal and Real Betis managed to do it, having dug in to fight to a draw against the league table toppers.


The only question was… could they do it for 45 more minutes?


The world wanted Real Madrid and Barcelona to fall, and now the hopes of millions of fans around the world now laid on the shoulder of Villarreal and Real Betis to stun the giants.


In La Cerámica, the noise was suffocating, a wall of yellow fury shaking the compact stadium as the home fans hoped to rattle their opponents.


Chapter 112 - Survival and dominance