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.]

After the Supercopa came the Copa del Rey, after the Copa came La Liga, and after La Liga came the UEFA Champions league.


The Champions League anthem soared across Europe again, but for once, two of its brightest lights sat in the shadows.


Having made a clean sweep of all their past 6 games in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League, necessitated by the ramping number of games, Hansi Flick and Xabi Alonso made crazy decisions that took the world by storm.


For Real Madrid and Barcelona's UEFA Champions League games this time, no Samuel Moses, and no Kylian Mbappé. Both were absent. Both rested, and both were wrapped in blankets of preservation by their managers.


This season for their respective clubs, they've been the standout players in the epic rivalry, and for once, their coaches gave them rest.


Chapter 99 - The night without Gods