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Across the divide, there is relief that Liberia's leader and ex-football star conceded to his rival.

George Weah Hailed For His Sportsmanship After Accepting Defeat

George Weah Hailed For His Sportsmanship After Accepting Defeat

Across the divide, there is relief that Liberia's leader and ex-football star conceded to his rival.

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Political veteran Joseph Boakai was marginally ahead of incumbent George Weah in the race for the Liberian presidency, with over 99 per cent of polling stations reporting, results published Friday showed. Former vice president Boakai had garnered 50.89 percent of votes cast, with Weah on 49.11 per cent after over 99.5 per

Political veteran Joseph Boakai was on Friday close to victory in Liberias presidential race against incumbent George Weah, with more than 99 percent of polling stations reporting.

Political veteran Joseph Boakai was on Friday close to victory in Liberia's presidential race against incumbent George Weah.Victory would be sweet revenge for Boakai, who lost to Weah by a large margin in the second-round presidential vote in 2017.

Political veteran Joseph Boakai was on Friday close to victory in Liberias presidential race against incumbent George Weah, with more than 99 percent of polling stations reporting. Former vice president Boakai had garnered 50.89 percent of votes cast, with Weah on 49.11 percent wit ..

Liberia is headed for a run-off election with incumbent President George Weah, a former soccer star who has been in power since 2018, running neck and neck with main opponent Joseph Boakai. 

With almost all votes counted in Liberia's election, President George Weah and his main rival Joseph Boakai are still running neck and...