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“My fellow revolutionaries, liberation is a noble cause. We must fight to obtain it.”

Quote by George Weah

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George Weah, born on October 1, 1966, is a Liberian politician. He was a professional football player, winning the FIFA World Player of the Year and the African Footballer of the Year awards in 1995, and leading the Liberia national team to win the Africa Cup of Nations in 1996. After retiring from football, Weah entered politics and was elected as the President of Liberia in 2017. more

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