Liberia Soccer Icons Run for Senate

There are indications that two of Liberia's most popular soccer icons, George Weah and James Debbah, will challenge each other for a senate seat in October's midterm elections.

  • Liberia:   Weah Receives Punches

    New Dawn, 4 December 2014

    The political leader of the main opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), George Weah may be in a nightmare, having come under serious verbal attacks from Liberty Party's… Read more »

  • Liberia:   CDC Alleges Assassination Plot

    Inquirer, 10 December 2014

    The opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has alleged that an attempt has been made to assassinate its political leader, Ambassador George Manneh Weah. Read more »

  • Liberia:   Debbah Vs. Weah for Senate!

    New Dawn, 20 January 2014

    They were friends and brothers on the football field back in the 80s and 90s, leading the national team, the Lone Star to several victories, which brought smiles and jubilation to… Read more »

A George Weah fan paints the former soccer star image on his back.

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