Johannesburg, Rabi'II 11, 1439, Dec 29, 2017, SPA -- Congratulations have been pouring in for Liberia's president-elect - and former football star - George Weah. The former footballer beat his challenger, Vice President Joseph Boakai, in a run-off election held Tuesday, having so far won 61.5 percent of votes counted, with full results expected later Friday. Weah, 51, is regarded as a hero by many Liberians for his incredible rags to riches tale. He was born in a slum in Monrovia but found fame in international football. --SPA 03:42 LOCAL TIME 00:42 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w576531