The Totally Football Show with James Richardson Totally Extra: George Weah - player, president, pioneer
Jan 17, 2026
Join football journalist James Horncastle, who intricately details George Weah's journey from Monrovia to becoming the first African Ballon d'Or winner, alongside Tom Williams, who shares historical anecdotes, and writer Musa Okwonga, who analyzes Weah's unique playing style. They dissect Weah's monumental Verona goal and its significance, explore his transition from football to politics, and discuss his lasting cultural impact across Africa and Europe, cementing his legacy as both an athlete and a leader.
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Flair Plus Efficiency
- George Weah combined extraordinary flair with clinical finishing, producing a unique striker profile.
- Musa Okwonga compares him closely with the original Ronaldo but highlights Weah's superior positional unpredictability.
From Monrovia To Monaco
- George Weah was scouted after impressing Claude Le Roy at Tonnerre Yaoundé and flown to Monaco by Arsène Wenger for a £12,000 transfer.
- He quickly formed a strike partnership with Glenn Hoddle and scored 14 league goals in his first season.
PSG Peak And The Bayern Moment
- In 1994–95 Weah was Champions League top scorer with seven goals and produced a famous solo goal against Bayern Munich.
- He had already agreed terms with AC Milan before that semi-final campaign finished.