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Former footballer George Weah elected president of Liberia

Former football player George Weah clinches Liberia's presidency

Former AC Milan, Manchester City and Chelsea striker George Weah has been elected as the 25th president of Liberia in a runoff.

George Weah has been voted president of Liberia after clinching 13 of the 15 counties in the West African country.

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