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.]

Tick tock goes the clock, a nursery rhyme went…


Time waited for no man. Matchday 1, 2, 3… 9, it was here in a blink of an eye, the Matchday before D-day, the last Matchday before El Clasico.


The weight of the footballing world hung heavy over Spain.


One final matchday stood between Barcelona and Real Madrid and the most anticipated El Clásico in years.


It was not El Clasico yet, but it felt like the attention of the whole world was already on the two Spanish giants as football fans gathered in numbers to watch their Matchday 9 games to get a first-hand perspective of their form before the heavily hyped and anticipated clash of Titans.


From morning shows in Tokyo to late-night talk in New York, pundits framed the weekend with one sentence…


"This is the last rehearsal. Who blinks first?"


Every camera, every microphone, every fan's gaze was fixed on two games.


Chapter 47 - The last test