Becoming the only African player in history to win the Ballon d'Or is no longer George Weah's highest accomplishment. Weah, 51 and one of the greatest players of his generation, is now the president elect of Liberia after winning the election on Wednesday. Moving to Europe in 1988 he went on to
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Liberia election: Ex-football star George Weah takes early lead
Partial results from Liberia's presidential election show former football star George Weah has taken an early lead. Figures from the National Elections Commission (NEC) put Mr Weah ahead in 11 out of 15 counties, although most votes have yet to be counted. His main rival, incumbent Vice-President Joseph Boakai, leads in one