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.]

The calendar read early March, but it didn't feel like an ordinary weekend.


Every player, every fan, and every pundit knew what was coming next; the Champions League knockouts were coming and the final league game felt more like a rehearsal for the explosion of champions.


After 8 grueling matchdays and a subsequent playoffs Round of 32, 16 clubs had made it to the Round of 16.


They were the best of the best among clubs in Europe, and now, they were in that phase of the season that defines the success of the whole season campaign.


The draw had been made, the paths were set, but before Europe's great symphony of chaos, La Liga offered one final rehearsal.


And rehearsals mattered; momentum mattered.


In a season where Barcelona and Real Madrid were still neck-and-neck, unbeaten, and level on points, every league weekend felt like destiny.


>Spotify Camp Nou - Barcelona vs Real Betis<


Chapter 122 - The calm before the storm [2]