Arsenal former head coach Arsene Wenger landed in Liberia on Wednesday to receive the countries highest honour from president George Weah who he signed for Monaco 30 years ago.
George Weah is inducting the Frenchman into his country's Order of Distinction and given the title of Knight Grand Commander of the Humane Order of African Redemption.
Weah is the only African to have been named World Player of the Year, claiming the honour in 1995.
Wenger has called Weah's life story 'a miracle'.
'I remember when I saw him the first time at Monaco, coming in a bit lost, not knowing anybody, not being rated by anybody as a player and becoming the best player in the world in 1995 and today becoming the president of his country,' he remarked in January.
The Frenchman added that his goal to visit Weah wasn't meant to receive an honour but to give him respect he deserved: “I’m here to visit George and to give him the respect he deserves. I am not aware of [him honouring me with the highest distinction of Liberia]. I promised him a visit, and I do not expect anything in return.”
