Former Liberian footballer, African and World Footballer of the Year and Ghanaian born George Oppong Weah’s mother died in Accra at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra on Wednesday aged 64.

Mrs. Anna Weah who has lived in Ghana for the past 16 years according to source had a kidney problem and maybe what could have led to her death.

Weah played 60 games for Liberia over 19 years, scoring 22 goals. He has been the team’s star player, a coach and to a large extent, funded the team.

Weah was named FIFA World Player of the Year in 1995, becoming the only African player to win the award. He was the fifth recipient of the award. The Silver trophy was won by Paolo Maldini, and the Bronze by Jürgen Klinsmann. The other four recipients were: Lothar Matthaus ’91, Marco Van Basten ’92, Roberto Baggio ’93, and Romario in ’94.

Weah also won the silver trophy the following year which was won by Brazilian striker Ronaldo.