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 night of truth was here, and the attention of the whole footballing community spanning over a billion fans across the world gathered in Paris.


Paris glittered like a jewel that night.


The Théâtre du Châtelet shone with golden floodlights, red carpets unfurled across its entrance like rivers of velvet as reporters and cameramen fully armed waited at the entrance for the show to start.


Limousines purred against the curb as one after the other, global footballing superstars started pulling up to the occasion. And with their arrival, cameras flashed in machine-gun bursts, even as the world's eyes locked on one building.


Tonight was the night where the Ballon d'Or would crown its newest worthy recipient, the night where history would be rewritten.


Legends of the sport, both old and new pulled up to the occasion.


Chapter 55 - The golden crown [1]