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Former footballer George Weah poised to become president of Liberia

Former international footballer George Weah will win Liberia's presidency, according to provisional results released by the National Elections Commission.

Former footballer George Weah poised to become president of Liberia

Thu, 28 Dec, 2017 - 19:05

Former international footballer George Weah will win Liberia's presidency, according to provisional results released by the National Elections Commission.

With 98% of votes counted, Weah has the majority of support in Tuesday's run-off.

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