Oppong Weah is the only African footballer to have won the Ballon d’Or
Legendary Liberian footballer and former President of Liberia, George Oppong Weah, has disclosed that he has been playing in Ghana for about 20 years since he became a member of the Monday Stars.
He indicated that he has been playing at the Bawaleshie park with his fellow footballers in the country while he was playing at the elite level.
The former Ballon d’Or winner noted that he had training exercises in the country while playing for French giants Paris Saint-Germain and AS Monaco during the off-season to stay fit.
The former Liberian president indicated that the experience has been a positive one for him personally, particularly in terms of his health.
“In the 20 years while I was playing for Monaco and Paris Saint-Germain; I was playing here. We are the first group of Monday Stars. When I was a kid. It was a regimen for me when I am in Ghana.
“On Mondays, I come here to play with my friends who all played at the same professional level. As a member of Monday Stars, when I come here to exercise, it was a good feeling,” Weah said, as shared by Andydotcom on X on July 21, 2025.
Monday Stars consist of former and active footballers who play at the Bawaleshie Park in Accra during the off season period.
The match is a rehearsal one that intends to serve as physical exercises for the ex-players and help active footballers stay in good shape.
Watch Weah’s remarks below:
Fomer Liberian President and Ballon D’or winner, George Weah was at the Bawaleshie school park for Monday stars game today.
He says he has been playing monday stars in Ghana for over 20 years.#Andydotcom pic.twitter.com/gDZcBGe4Tr
— Andydotcom (@Andydotcom_gh) July 21, 2025
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