The former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger received an award from the football star President George Weah of the country’s highest honor – the Knight Grand Commander of the Humane Order of African Redemption on Friday in a ceremony for services to African football that included launching Weah’s own acclaimed career.
The crowd and spectators hailed and cheered Wenger as he received his medal in a hall at the national stadium adorned with the national red, white and blue.
GEORGE WEAH: Arsène Wenger did not only teach me soccer but taught me the way of life and total humility.@MrArsenicTM #Legends
Prior to the conferment of the national honour, both Wenger and Weah went to the field to see Monrovia Football Academy youngsters showcase their football talents in a match against Cece United Academy.
Former @Arsenal head coach, Arsene Wenger was at the SKD Stadium in #Paynesville, #Liberia where he watched two games. #ManUtd supporters club against #Arsenal Supporters club and an academy match featuring Cece United academy and Monrovia Football Academy.
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In Weah word to Wenger during a ceremony in the capital Monrovia he said “You proved yourself as a teacher when you revolutionized forever the approach of scouting young talents all over the planet, particularly throughout Africa,”
Liberian President award Arsène Wenger the Liberia’s Highest Honour
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