George Weah Stories

Former Liberia President George Weah to lead FIFA anti-racism panel of ex-players

Amina Wako | Sep 06, 2025

The initiative was first unveiled during FIFA’s annual congress in Thailand in May 2024. According to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, it is part of a...

Swearing-in of Liberia's Joseph Boakai scrutinised after attendee death

Agency | Jan 23, 2024

A 48-year-old Liberian man collapsed while watching the ceremony reportedly due to heat exhaustion and he was later confirmed dead at a hospital in Mo...

Two killed, 20 injured as car rams into supporters of Liberian President-elect Boakai

Agency | Nov 21, 2023

Boakai's party said the car drove into supporters celebrating outside their headquarters between 9:00 pm and 10:00 pm on Monday after Boakai was offic...

United Liberia: President Weah's gracious concession speech marks new chapter

Foreign Correspondent | Nov 18, 2023

In a surprising turn of events, Liberia witnessed a remarkable display of statesmanship as President George Weah gracefully conceded defeat in the pre...

Liberia's football superstar President George Weah runs for re-election

AFP | Oct 10, 2023

Trouble marred the close of Weah's re-election campaign Sunday, with his supporters and opposition members throwing stones at each other and police in...