2025 "sometimes to move forward, you have to move backward," uncle khalid said, sliding his knight back. the game seemed all but over. "you play like a cockroach," he teased with a sly grin.😏 Not expecting the move, leaving me wondering what was his motives. i confessed, "i'm just scared to lose to an expert." He looks around the room as if searching for himself then looked back at a photograph hanged on the wall. It was me and my elder brother i was holding an award i won at a chess competition, I became tensed when I saw my elder brother,I really wanted the game to end . i pushed a pawn to the opponent's end, promoting it to a queen. uncle khalid handed it over, nodding, it finally end in a draw ,after a series of moves. the threefold repetition rule came to play,I did it intentionally to get some space for my self. 2040 Aunty, you are so cool. I want to be like you Will things get easier as I get older?. No,you have to get more stronger ;she replied. No word can describe the meeting of a friend that have not seen each other for years Rachel and Hauwa from secondary to university and as they finally departed meet again,now with family,more responsibilities,dream and self realization The beautiful thing in life is when you know that the past is not to be dwelled in but to be learned from and that you can't control people's thought and Thier though should not keep you from living. Be happy be kind to yourself and never give up on making yourself better Hauwa said I forgot who I was and where I came from that's why I lost track,never forget where you come from. Rachel said,I would never stop making way for the Nigeria of my dream. One step at a time, ✌️

Out of Position, Into Destiny In Out of Position, Into Destiny, Femi Adeleye begins as a gifted Nigerian winger with dreams of stardom at Ajax Academy. But when an early position switch forces him to adapt to life as a left-back, Femi must confront his doubts, fears, and the weight of expectation. Under the mentorship of former Dutch legend Lars de Groot and the tactical guidance of Coach Bakker, he begins a difficult transformation-from a flair player into a disciplined, intelligent modern defender. As Ajax U-23 enters the national championship, Femi battles internal rivals like the fiery Josip Van der Berg, and external threats like Elias Rikken, a genius striker from Heerenveen. Each match tests Femi's resilience and self-belief, especially the dramatic extra-time semifinal win over PSV and the grueling final against Heerenveen, where Ajax clinches victory through grit, strategy, and teamwork. Amid celebrations and growth, Femi faces a bittersweet farewell with Lars, who departs for Barcelona. But just as one chapter closes, another begins. Ajax is selected for the prestigious European Football Federation U-23 Championship in Spain-a tournament featuring the top academies across Europe. Femi's journey from the sidelines to the spotlight is one of growth, grit, and destiny-proof that even when pushed out of position, true greatness finds its way. Story is completely football based and will rarely deviate from that concept