Weah launches presidential bid

Former world player of the year George Weah returned home to Liberia today to launch a presidential bid.

Weah launches presidential bid
Wed, 24 Nov, 2004 - 19:42

Former world player of the year George Weah returned home to Liberia today to launch a presidential bid.

Thousands lined the route of the former Chelsea star’s motorcade from the airport, cheering and beating drums – welcoming him as much as a hoped-for national saviour as an African sports legend.

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