Browsing: George Manneh Weah

Former Liberian President and football icon George Manneh Weah is pushing back against the Confederation of African Football, insisting that the AFCON final should not be decided off the pitch after the final whistle. As controversy grows over the decision to strip Senegal of the title and award it to Morocco, Weah is calling for intervention and warning of serious consequences for the integrity of African football.

Former President George Manneh Weah has addressed questions surrounding the suspension of China-funded overpass bridge projects during his administration, attributing the delay to geopolitical tensions between China and the United States. He said, China wanted Liberia involved in political tensions with the United States and he said no, Liberia would not take sides. That’s why the projects were put on hold and only resumed after his administration ended.