Moses began his career in the Championship with Crystal Palace, before his performances caught the eye of Wigan Athletic, where he made his Premier League debut in 2010. After two years, his game had improved to the extent that European champions Chelsea were interested, and he signed for them in the summer of 2012. Despite ten goals in all competitions during his first season, he spent his second season on loan to Liverpool, his third on loan at Stoke City and his fourth on loan at West Ham United.

Born in Nigeria, Moses represented England youth teams at under-16, under-17, under-19 and under-21 levels, but opted to play for Nigeria as opposed to being fully capped for England. He has gained over 20 caps for Nigeria since his debut in 2012 and has played in their winning campaign at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, as well as the campaign in the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

His Early Life

Moses was born in Lagos, Nigeria to a Christian pastor. When he was 11, his parents were killed in religious riots in Kaduna when rioters invaded their home. Moses was playing football in the street at the time. A week later, after being hidden by friends, his relatives paid for him to travel to the UK to claim asylum. He was placed with a foster family in South London.He attended Stanley Technical High School (now known as the Harris Academy) in South Norwood. Scouted playing football in the local Tandridge League for Cosmos 90 FC, Crystal Palace approached him, with the club's Selhurst Park stadium just streets away from his school.

Offered a place in the Eagles' academy, Palace recommended him to the fee-paying Whitgift School in Croydon, where former Arsenal and Chelsea star Colin Pates was coaching the school football team.Moses first came to prominence at 14 after scoring 50 goals for Palace's under-14s side. Playing for three years at both Whitgift and Palace, Moses scored over 100 goals as well as helping Whitgift win many School Cups, including a National Cup where Moses scored all five goals in the final against Healing School of Grimsby at the Walkers Stadium, Leicester.

Despite losing to Argentina, people say the Super Eagles left the world cup bravely. Victor Moses has been Nigeria’s leading star. This has taken us back to his personal life story. Moses had a very traumatic childhood, but he went on to become a great footballer. Without saying too much, here are the 7 sad facts you didn’t know about Victor Moses.

Victor Moses’ parents were Christian missionaries



Victor Moses was born in Lagos, Nigeria to missionaries parents who once lived in Kaduna state, Nigeria. His father was pastor Austine Moses and his mother, Mrs. Josephine Moses (both late). Moses was brought up in a strict Christian faith. He grew up following and watching his parents preach the gospel of God to multitudes in Nigeria.

His parents’ death via Kaduna riot disputes in 2000

Pastor and Mrs. Moses used to preach the gospel and meet human needs without any discrimination. But little did they know they would meet their death while playing a mediator role in settling disputes between Christians and Muslims. This is the case of the Kaduna Christian/Muslim riot which took their lives in the year 2000.

Football saved his life

The Nigerian winger was 11 when his parents died in a religious violence. Fortunately for Victor, he was not at home when the incident happened. He was out to play football with his peers in far away town. Everyone at home got killed, except the absent Victor.

Won the African Nations Cup


Moses played his first match for Nigeria Super Eagles in 2011 against Guatemala.

He was part of the Super Eagles team that won African Nations Cup for South Africa he scored two goals in the tournament.



























SOURCE : https://9jaolofofo.com.ng/2018/08/16/hidden-facts-you-didnt-know-about-victor-moses/

#RESPECT Moses
This guy really helped us in the 2013 edition of the African Cup of Nations.
Good luck in the future.

"He was born to a Christian Pastor" ;DD
Junk journalism. Is a pastor not supposed to be a Christian

BASED ON THE ARTICLE ANALYSIS HIS AGE SHOULD BE 29 AND NOT 27YEARS