He was aged 11 yrs as at the time this sad incident took place. His parents, Mr Austine and Mrs Josephine Moses, were missionaries until they met their untimely death. What a sad end.
The boy had left the house to play football but returned home to discover that all his parents had laboured for had been razed down and he would never see his mother and father again.
He was taken to London by his Uncle almost immediately after the incident. While in London, he began deploying his football skills. Though his parents were murdered, his passion for football was never extinguished. He played football for his school and later for a local Tandrige League club until Crystal Palace FC approached him for a professional contract. From that point, his career progressed in leaps and bounds.
This footballer played for England's under-16, 17, 19 and 21 teams between 2005 and 2010 scoring
11 goals for England during this period.
He later moved to Wigan Athletic and is now contracted to Chelsea FC. This footballer is "VICTOR MOSES" His story is a touching one and I share his pains. I also share his courage. He had a choice not to step into Nigeria again but he didn't take that option. When the call to serve his father-land came, Moses dumped England and embraced
Nigeria in her fullness... That is patriotism!
Today, we see a Victor Moses bringing joy to every Nigerian including those who may have inspired his parent's death... That is Love! On Sunday, Moses would stand for the National Anthem and pledge allegiance to a country that couldn't defend the lives of his dear parents... That is faith! Moses would deliver the "African Cup of Nations" trophy to Nigeria not minding what had happened in the past... That is forgiveness! Moses rose through bitterness and despair to the limelight of hope and courage. He never gave up on his country. He persevered... That is purpose!
If someone like Victor Moses, despite the bitter past, never gave up on Nigeria, then why should we?
Just after the group stage of the AFCON 2013 event, an average of about 90% of Nigerians never believed the Super Eagles would defeat Cote D'Ivoire let alone make it to the finals and perhaps lift the trophy.
My lesson? "You may make your plans, but God directs your actions." Prov. 16:9
God has made a team; The Super Eagles whom Nigerians never believed in, to advance to the finals of the events. God as well can make Nigeria into a better nation through better leadership and its citizenry. Let's keep the faith in prayer and fasting and believing that one day, God will save us.
IMOH, Patrick E.
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