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.]

For years, the UEFA Champions League had been a stage where only the elite thrived. And yet, what Samuel Moses did at the Stade Vélodrome was beyond elite. It was myth-making.


In the UEFA Champions League, the last time a player scored five goals in a single game was Erling Haaland's 5-goal haul in Manchester City's 7-0 thrashing of RB Leipzig in 2023.


The only other precedent to this crazy feat were two others in the UEFA Champions League, Luis Adraino, a Brazilian, and Lionel Messi.


Back in 2012, Lionel Messi lit up the world of football, scoring five goals against Bayern 04 Leverkusen in the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League. That was when Messi was at the peak of his powers.


The impact of what Sam did was exactly the same.


Five goals. In one half. Away from home. Against a proud European side.


Morning Headlines across Europe the next day covered the same thing, the UEFA Champions League, but they all focused on one name… Samuel Moses.


Chapter 40 - The world reacts