An Unsung Hero Who is giving back love and not hate:Victor Moses

This is a interesting story about a young man who rose out of the ashes of vengeance to redefine love and patriotism.
Its been making the rounds and I find it quite inspiring...please read...


A young boy's parents were murdered during the 2002 Kaduna riot.He was 11years old at the time this sad incident occurred.His parents,Mr Austine and Mrs Josephine Moses,were missionaries until they met their untimely death,what a sad end!The boy left his house to play football but returned home to see that all his parents labored for had been razed down and he would never see his mother and father again.

He was taken to London by his Uncle right after the incident and while in London he began deploying his football skills.Though his parents were murdered,his passion for football was never killed.He played football for his school and later for a local Tandrige League Club until Crystal Palace FC approached him.From that point his career progressed in leaps and bounds.

He 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 now he plays for Chelsea.This footballer is VICTOR MOSES.

I found this story both touching and inspiring,especially his pain,his courage and his achievements.He had a choice not to step into Nigeria again but he didn't take that option.When the call to serve his fatherland came,Moses dumped England and embraced Nigeria..That is patriotism!

Today Victor is bringing joy to every Nigerian including those who may have inspired the death of his parents...That is love!

On sunday,Moses would stand for the National Anthem and pledge allegiance to a country that could not defend his parents...That is faith!!!

Moses would deliver the ''Africa Cup of Nations'' trophy to Nigeria not minding what had happened in the past..That is forgiveness!!!!

Moses rose through the ashes of 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 Nigeria,then why should we?

ONE NIGERIA!


"Yes the opportunity beckoned on me to play for England, but I chose Nigeria because it has always been my ambition to play for the Super Eagles," Moses told Goal.com.

"I don't regret turning out in the colours of Super Eagles. I love Nigeria and I was prepared to come and play for the Nation.

"I have enjoyed every minute of my stay with the team. Coaches in England should not blame themselves that they could not convince me to wear the jersey of the [Three Lions] after playing for the junior side

"I waited for the opportunity to be invited to play for the national team of Nigeria and immediately they found me worthy, I did not waste time to honor the call.

"Nigeria has always been my choice if called up and when they did I was happy.

"I want to say that my game keep improving since I started playing for the Super Eagles after meeting with the coaches and players.

"We are going to do well in South Africa because we have a team that is determined and hungry for success," Moses boasted.