George Tawlon Manneh Oppong Ousman Weah is a Liberian politician and former professional footballer who served as the 25th president of Liberia from 2018 to 2024. Before his election for the presidency, Weah served as Senator from Montserrado County. He played as a striker in his prolific 18-year professional football career, which ended in 2003. Weah is the first African former professional footballer to become a head of state, and the only African Ballon d’Or winner in history.
Weah in 2019
Weah celebrating his goal during the match between PSG and Napoli in the second round of 1992–93 UEFA Cup
President Weah in 2019
Weah at a 4 July celebration 2018.
The president of the Republic of Liberia is the head of state and government of Liberia. The president serves as the leader of the executive branch and as commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Liberia.
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