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George Weah leads the Weah All Stars team of Liberia ahead of inauguration

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George Weah, Former Ballon d'Or winner dusted off the old boots for one final appearance before he takes the highest office in Liberia and begins in earnest new career as a politician.

George Weah led the Weah All-Stars team vs Armed Forces of Liberia days before his presidential inauguration.

George Weah leads the Weah All Stars

George Weah leads the Weah All Stars

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.

George Weah leads the Weah All Stars

The former Ballon d'Or winner has been elected to the highest office in Liberia.

George Weah, who is currently making the ultimate transition from footballer to president, was also named FIFA World Player of the Year back in that magical year of 1995.

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

George Weah leads the Weah All Stars

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

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.

 

Credit: thesun.co.uk