Former Ballon d’Or Winner George Weah Dazzles in a Training Match in Ghana

• 1995 France Football Ballon d'Or winner George Weah pulls off a masterful move, leaving a Ghanaian player completely bamboozled
• The former Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, AS Monaco, and AC Milan striker reminded everyone of his prime talent
• Several former and current Ghana international players attended the friendly match at the La Bawaleshie Park

Former Liberia international and ex-president, George Weah, left a lasting impression during a training match at La Bawaleshie Park in Accra, Ghana.

The training session, which sees both retired and current Ghanaian football stars come together to stay in shape, became the talk of the town after Weah’s brilliant display of skill and a controversial goal that seemed to have crossed the line.

George Weah's surprise appearance at La Bawaleshie

The weekly training matches at La Bawaleshie Park have become a popular event, bringing together Ghanaian football legends.

These sessions allow the players to reconnect and continue showcasing their talents, even long after their professional careers have ended.

On Monday, June 30, the usual gathering took a thrilling turn when former president George Weah, who is currently in Ghana, made a special appearance.

The former professional footballer for AS Monaco, PSG, AC Milan, and Chelsea, per Wikipedia, is no stranger to the spotlight.

His appearance on the pitch, however, took everyone by surprise, and he certainly lived up to his reputation as one of Africa's greatest footballers.

George Weah dazzles in Accra

The only African player to win the Ballon d'Or (1995) left his opponent utterly bamboozled. In a move that sent the crowd into raptures, the ex-striker tapped the ball gently to flick it over the head of a defender, effortlessly evading the challenge.

He made the move look easy, demonstrating the technical prowess that made him a global sensation during his playing days.

After deftly beating the defender, Weah then passed the ball to a teammate, reminding fans of his incredible vision and teamwork in his prime.

Watch the video below.

Weah scores controversial goal in Accra

As if that weren’t enough, George Weah's performance took another twist when he scored a goal that immediately sparked debate among the players and fans.

The goal, which appeared to have crossed the goal line, was met with a mix of celebration and confusion.

Some believed the ball had fully crossed, while others argued that it had been blocked just before it passed the line. Despite the controversy, the goal was allowed, adding to the drama of an already electric game.

Watch George Weah's controversial goal below.

George Weah as a footballer

George Weah played for several top clubs scoring 244 goals in 546 games. He won numerous individual awards, including the FIFA World Player of the Year in 1995 and African Footballer of the Year three times.

Weah was also a prolific goal-scorer in Ligue 1 and Serie A, topping the scoring charts in 1994 and 1996 respectively.

He earned 60 caps for Liberia, scoring 22 goals and becoming one of the country's most capped players and all-time leading scorers. His impressive performances on the pitch have made him a legendary figure in African football.

George Weah scores controversial goal

YEN.com.gh earlier reported on George Weah's controversial goal during the Monday Stars game at La Bawaleshie in Accra.

The former Liberia captain's strike seemed to have crossed the goal line, but the opposing team contested, claiming otherwise.

Proofreading by Omoleye Omoruyi, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh