Weah and Liberia, it’s over

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By: Manu Tournoux

Weah and Liberia, it's over

George Weah, Ballon d’Or 1995, is no longer the president of Liberia.

President of Liberia since January 2018, George Weah will not secure a second term. The former striker recognized his opponent’s victory

“ The results announced this evening (Friday), although not final, indicate that Joseph Boakai has a lead that we cannot catch up”declared to public radio the 1995 Ballon d’Or, quoted by France 24.

The results published by the electoral commission, after 99% of the polls indicated 50.89% to George Weah’s opponent (49.11%).

Joseph Boakai, 78, was vice-president of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the first woman elected head of state in Africa, between 2006 and 2018.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.