IPNEWS: Former Liberian President and African football icon George Weah had reportedly turned down an endorsement to contest for the presidency of The Confederation of African Football (CAF) March 12, 2025 election, citing concerns that the role could limit his broader ambitions.
According to insiders, the push for Weah to enter the race was encouraged by Ivorian football icon Didier Drogba, who saw the former Ballon d’Or winner as a unifying figure capable of leading African football. However, Weah is said to have turned down the endorsement after weighing the implications of the role.
Sources close to the the former FIFA World Player of the Year says, he believes the CAF presidency would place significant restrictions on his flexibility, particularly at a time when he is recalibrating both his political and international engagements.
Weah currently serves as a member of the FIFA Council — the highest decision-making body of world football between congresses a role that keeps him actively involved in shaping global football policy while maintaining a wider platform beyond the African continent.
Former Liberian President George Weah did not contest recent presidential race o the Confederation of African Football (CAF) presidential election, leaving incumbent, Patrice Motsepe, reelection unopposed for a second four-year term.
While Weah’s name was frequently discussed in football circles, his political focus remains on Liberia. Following his narrow defeat in the 2023 general elections, Weah has signaled a strong intent to return to power in the 2029 presidential race.
Weah formally congratulated Patrice Motsepe on his unopposed re-election, praising his leadership and commitment to the continent.
As the political leader of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), Weah has publicly declared he will run for the presidency again in 2029 if called upon by his supporters.
Despite staying out of the CAF leadership race, Weah remains a vocal figure in African football. Most recently, he criticized CAF’s decision regarding the 2025 AFCON title, urging for decisions to be made “by the book”.
Weah continues to balance his international sports legacy with domestic political maneuvering, recently attacking the current Boakai administration’s performance while mobilizing his party for a 2029 comeback
