George Weah leads the Weah All Stars team vs Armed Forces of Liberia, two days before he is inaugurated President

GEORGE WEAH has led the Weah All Stars team vs Armed Forces of Liberia just two days before he is inaugurated President.

The 51-year-old is regarded as one of the greatest African players of all time and of course is still making time for football.

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George Weah was recently announced as president of Liberia[/caption]

The Ex-footballer has been elected to the highest office in Liberia.

Weah who is currently making the ultimate transition from footballer to president was also named FIFA World Player of the Year and won the Ballon d’Or back in 1995.

He became the first African and only African player to win these awards.

After beginning his career in his home country of Liberia, Weah spent 14 years playing for clubs in France, Italy, and England.

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George Weah in action[/caption]

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George Weah is a former Ballon d’Or winner[/caption]

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George Weah played under Arsene Wenger at Monaco between 1988 and 1992[/caption]

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George Weah lines up with All Star team-mates[/caption]

The striker started off at Mighty Barrolle before Arsene Wenger brought him to Europe, signing him for Monaco in 1988.

Over the years Weah went on to further his career at some of the biggest clubs including Paris-Saint Germain, Milan, Chelsea, Manchester City, Marseille and Al Jazira.

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George Weah has invited Wenger to his inauguration as new president of Liberia[/caption]

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George Weah was defeated by Ellen Johnson Sirleaf in the 2005 presidential race – whom he now succeeds in office[/caption]

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Footballer-turned-politician George Weah earned 61.5 per cent of the vote[/caption]

Weah became involved in politics in Liberia following his retirement from football and had been serving as a senator in Liberian parliament.

He was defeated by Ellen Johnson Sirleaf in the 2005 presidential race – whom he now succeeds in office.