Former Chelsea player and One of Africa’s all-time greatest footballers is set to clinch a new title – president of the west African nation of Liberia, his native country.
George Weah rose from humble beginnings in a slum to play for some of Europe’s best teams, garnering an array of footballing accolades along the way.
He then turned his sights on politics and, after a number of failed attempts, won elected office as senator in 2014. He is now gearing up to take over the top job.
He had to go through a lot many problems, had to even leave the country because of political opposition before becoming the president of Liberia.
Not many sports stars have made it as far as Mr Weah, but it’s not uncommon to see them joining the political fray – often assisted by an established public presence and, perhaps, by the ambition and drive that helped them succeed in the sporting arena.
Weah also played for AC Milan, Manchester City among many
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