George Manneh Oppong Weah is a Liberian politician who served as the 25th President of Liberia from 2018 to 2024. He was elected to the presidency after previously serving as senator for Montserrado County, and he is the first former professional footballer from Africa to become a head of state.
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George Manneh Oppong Weah (born 1 October 1966) 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.
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George Manneh Oppong Weah (born 1 October 1966)
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He was elected to the presidency after previously serving as senator for Montserrado County, and he is the first former professional footballer from Africa to become a head of state.
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