Liberia’s President George Manneh Weah son, George Weah Jr. has made history becoming the the first sitting President of Liberia son to play in a nationwide Soccer tournament, the National County Sports Meet.
Weah Jr. led the attack of Coach Mathew Juluteh (Grand Kru County) that narrowly lost their opening game against Bong County, one of the famous political subdivision of Liberia, the home of the west African state first female Vice President Chief Dr. Jewel-Howard- Taylor.
It is said that Vice President Jewel -Howard-Taylor hails from Bong County, while former FIFA player of the year now President George Manneh Weah originated from Grand Kru county, southeast Liberia.
Surprisingly in the National Sports event on Sunday, December 12, 2021 in Sanniqueille,Nimba County, the son of the President George Manneh Weah, the former AC Milan, Chelsea and Paris saint Germain Star, George Weah Jr. (Champ Weah ) was picture playing for Grand Kru County the birthplace of his father President George Weah.
Debates have it that the former Paris Saint Germain (PSG) academy forward wasn’t eligible to participate the nation premier sporting event, and had breach the tournament rules and regulations requirement regarding who compete in the state event.
Given the fact that “Champ Weah” as he is affectionately known has obtain an International cap for Liberia and a wealth of experience as a professional footballer playing in Europe, which soccer lovers and supporters of the County Sports meet has deeply frown on.
George Weah Jr. refer as Champ Weah, most recently played as a midfielder for Swiss football club Chaux-de-Fonds as well as Paris Saint-Germain B, FC Lausanne–Sport reserve and FC Wohlen among others.
He also had two caps for the United States under-20 men’s national soccer team and was an unused substitute for the Liberian senior national side in 2-1 defeat to Togo at the 2017 Africa’s Cup of Nations qualifier round matches back in June 2015.
Liberia Public Radio inquires about the County Meet gather that per the rules that govern the tournament, Champ Weah isn’t eligible to compete, because the National County Sports Meet itself is required for only home-growing players -playing in the lower Liberian 3rd Division Championship and the LFA second Division League respectively, therefore Weah has breach the rules to feature for the county of his origin, which has spark mouthwatering debates in Liberian football circle.
Unlike his junior brother Timothy Weah, who currently plays for LOSC Lille in the ligue 1, Champ football career has not been successful.
Brief Arrest in Paris
George Weah Jr., was arrested in February this year following a raucous house party he hosted, despite the 6pm curfew.
The incident has provoked a small diplomatic incident between his country and France. It’s not the first time that hosting such an event has gotten him into trouble, according to a report.
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