Former AC Milan and Chelsea striker George Weah is set to be named president of Liberia after winning the run-off election on Tuesday.
The 51-year-old has 61.5 per cent of the vote with 98.1 per cent of ballots counted and should succeed Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, according to BBC News.
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
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