President Weah makes surprise return against Nigeria

By Reuters,

Liberia president and former World Footballer of the Year George Weah made a surprise return to international competition in Monrovia on Tuesday, play...

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Wenger in Liberia to receive top award from Weah

By Agencies,

Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger on Thursday arrived in Liberia to a heroic reception, where he will be presented with the country's highest honour b...

Without Neymar, PSG eye memorable comeback against Real Madrid

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  Paris Saint-Germain will attempt to overturn a 3-1 deficit when they host Real Madrid in their heavyweight Champions League last-16 second l...

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George Weah: From football icon to Liberia president

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George Weah emerged from Liberia's slums to become a superstar footballer in the 1990s, and has spent the last 13 years building political credibility...

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Wenger compares George Weah’s life to film script

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Arsene Wenger has compared the life of George Weah to a film script following his former player's election as president of Liberia. Weah, who playe...

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Football celebrates Weah’s Liberia election victory

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Former Chelsea star Didier Drogba led plaudits on Friday from the world of football to George Weah after the only African to win the Ballon d'Or was e...

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YEAR IN REVIEW: The election of Ahmad the catalyst for Afcon expansion

By Jacob Icia,

Upon taking over the Confederation of African Football (CAF) presidency in March 2017, Ahmad Ahmad promised more inclusivity in the sport. Few knew...

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George Weah: ex-football star who could be Liberia’s next President

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George Weah emerged from Liberia's slums to become a superstar footballer in the 1990s, and has leveraged his status as a revered figure among the cou...

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CAF: Moi to blame for Kenya Afcon 96 hosting failure

By Jacob Icia,

After 21 years, Kenyans can finally know why the country failed to host the 1996 Africa Cup of Nations. According to the Confederation of African F...

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Ronaldo awaits fourth Ballon d’Or coronation

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Come 8 p.m. (1900 GMT) on Monday, what looks to be a poorly kept secret will officially be out - Cristiano Ronaldo will bag his fourth Ballon d'Or as ...

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Ballon d’Or returns home to France Football

By AFP,

  The Ballon d'Or deal between France football and FIFA has ended, the French publication and football's governing body announced on Friday. ...

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