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.]

Copa del Rey… La Liga… then Copa del Rey again…


The cycle was finally complete. Having waited long since the quarterfinals, the semifinal draw of the Copa del Rey was finally here.


The Copa del Rey semifinals weren't just fixtures, they were wars waiting to ignite as the best Spanish sides lock heads for the right of lifting the cup.


After what felt like forever of waiting, the draw finally revealed its verdict, and Spain shuddered at the pairings.


The footballing community in Spain buzzed with excitement.


Having just faced Real Madrid in the semifinal of the Supercopa de Espana last month, and eliminating them! Atletico Madrid were about to face the second giant of Spanish football in another semifinal!


If that was not hype, then nothing else was.


The question was… could Atleti do it again?


Chapter 115 - Semifinal fever