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How John Fashanu Involved George Weah In First 1996 UNICEF Project In Africa by AlexReports(m): 2:12pm On Jan 13, 2018
How Amb. John Fashanu Involved Liberia President- Elect George Weah In His First 1996 UNICEF Project In Africa

Former professional England footballer and ex- Aston Villa star Amb. John Fashanu had been a long time friend and colleague of former AC Millan star George Weah as both had worked on HUMANITERIAN projects in Africa for UNICEF.  The Liberia President- Elect was hosted for a dinner by John Fashanu with former Arsenal striker Ian Wright and their wives where he first disclosed to them in 1996 his intention to play in England and his excitement to work with UNICEF

According to Weah in Peoples Sports " I don't know what is going to happen in future but  if it's my destiny to come and play in England then I would love it and be very happy...I ve always known England as a very strong footballing nation. The league is very competitive and the national team's success underlines that".  ‎ He eventually moved to the Premier League towards the end of his career in the year 2000 and had spells at Chelsea and Manchester City, winning the FA Cup at the former, before returning to France to play for Marseille in 2001, and subsequently ending his career with Al-Jazira in 2003.

While in London during their active footballing days, Amb. John Fashanu who spearheaded a UNICEF project across Africa recommended the former European, African and World Footballer of the year to savaged the health challenges in Africa then. The former AC Millan star and Liberia President - Elect disclosed to Peoples Sports in 1996 how grateful he was to his friend Fash for getting him involved in the UNICEF project. " Fash is trying to make things happen so I can work with him and UNICEF in future. It's important we spread the message and create awareness among the less educated about ‎diseases such as AIDS". He further stressed with appreciation to Fash " it's an honour for me to be involved. I think it's essential we put something back into society" 

George Weah was later named UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador ‎for his HUMANITERIAN roles in the project across African nations.  Though, soon after he pursued his political career alongside his UNICEF charity activities. 

The billionaire sport Ambassador John Fashanu will be leading high profile contingent ‎and sports personalities from Nigeria to the presidential Inauguration of George Weah in Liberia on the 22nd of January, 2018.  
http://www.alexreports.info/2018/01/flashback-how-amb-john-fashanu-involved.html?m=0

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Re: How John Fashanu Involved George Weah In First 1996 UNICEF Project In Africa by fwesharumi(m): 3:18pm On Jan 13, 2018
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Re: How John Fashanu Involved George Weah In First 1996 UNICEF Project In Africa by BruncleZuma: 3:18pm On Jan 13, 2018
So?

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Re: How John Fashanu Involved George Weah In First 1996 UNICEF Project In Africa by achp(m): 3:18pm On Jan 13, 2018
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Re: How John Fashanu Involved George Weah In First 1996 UNICEF Project In Africa by nothernstar: 3:19pm On Jan 13, 2018
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Re: How John Fashanu Involved George Weah In First 1996 UNICEF Project In Africa by Krafty006: 3:20pm On Jan 13, 2018
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Re: How John Fashanu Involved George Weah In First 1996 UNICEF Project In Africa by oshe11: 3:20pm On Jan 13, 2018
I seek the Strength not to join YAHOO

Wich way for fresh graduates

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Re: How John Fashanu Involved George Weah In First 1996 UNICEF Project In Africa by beejayphako(m): 3:20pm On Jan 13, 2018
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Re: How John Fashanu Involved George Weah In First 1996 UNICEF Project In Africa by Articul8(m): 3:21pm On Jan 13, 2018
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Re: How John Fashanu Involved George Weah In First 1996 UNICEF Project In Africa by Haganah: 3:22pm On Jan 13, 2018
These one follow for news?

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Re: How John Fashanu Involved George Weah In First 1996 UNICEF Project In Africa by swimmer: 3:22pm On Jan 13, 2018
As the guy become president, fashanu and him media team don go dig old links to the man...


Gold digger...

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Re: How John Fashanu Involved George Weah In First 1996 UNICEF Project In Africa by FisifunKododada: 3:26pm On Jan 13, 2018
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Re: How John Fashanu Involved George Weah In First 1996 UNICEF Project In Africa by Nobody: 3:26pm On Jan 13, 2018
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Re: How John Fashanu Involved George Weah In First 1996 UNICEF Project In Africa by Olukat(m): 3:26pm On Jan 13, 2018
Hustling activated angry grin
Fashanu please let Pres. Weah settle down into his office

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Re: How John Fashanu Involved George Weah In First 1996 UNICEF Project In Africa by jerflakes(m): 3:26pm On Jan 13, 2018
BruncleZuma:
So?

I tire o

E be like say Fashanu dey find political contract for Liberia

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Re: How John Fashanu Involved George Weah In First 1996 UNICEF Project In Africa by Basiljoe: 3:27pm On Jan 13, 2018
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Re: How John Fashanu Involved George Weah In First 1996 UNICEF Project In Africa by spartan50(m): 3:31pm On Jan 13, 2018
Lol
Re: How John Fashanu Involved George Weah In First 1996 UNICEF Project In Africa by MENTORCH(m): 3:32pm On Jan 13, 2018
swimmer:
As the guy become president, fashanu and him media team don go dig old links to the man...


Gold digger...

Lol, to renew the friendship.
Re: How John Fashanu Involved George Weah In First 1996 UNICEF Project In Africa by Mrwealth933: 3:32pm On Jan 13, 2018
oshe11:
I seek the Strength not to join YAHOO


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Re: How John Fashanu Involved George Weah In First 1996 UNICEF Project In Africa by bart10: 3:33pm On Jan 13, 2018
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Re: How John Fashanu Involved George Weah In First 1996 UNICEF Project In Africa by slawomir: 3:34pm On Jan 13, 2018
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Re: How John Fashanu Involved George Weah In First 1996 UNICEF Project In Africa by yungcyrus(m): 3:35pm On Jan 13, 2018
FISH----anu


one of the overated footballers showing face anyhow............you and goerge weah no be mate OOOOO
Re: How John Fashanu Involved George Weah In First 1996 UNICEF Project In Africa by wink2015(m): 3:38pm On Jan 13, 2018
John Fashanu,

Please leave George Weah to focus on the many problems that await him in the Presidency.

George Weah needs to be focus to attend to the moribund problems that Liberians are faced with down from the 1990 Liberia civil war.

Stop digging old trash just to get attention.

Perhaps FASH THE BASH as he is fondly called should just PIPE DOWN!

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Re: How John Fashanu Involved George Weah In First 1996 UNICEF Project In Africa by free2ryhme: 3:46pm On Jan 13, 2018
AlexReports:
How Amb. John Fashanu Involved Liberia President- Elect George Weah In His First 1996 UNICEF Project In Africa

Former professional England footballer and ex- Aston Villa star Amb. John Fashanu had been a long time friend and colleague of former AC Millan star George Weah as both had worked on HUMANITERIAN projects in Africa for UNICEF.  The Liberia President- Elect was hosted for a dinner by John Fashanu with former Arsenal striker Ian Wright and their wives where he first disclosed to them in 1996 his intention to play in England and his excitement to work with UNICEF

According to Weah in Peoples Sports " I don't know what is going to happen in future but  if it's my destiny to come and play in England then I would love it and be very happy...I ve always known England as a very strong footballing nation. The league is very competitive and the national team's success underlines that".  ‎ He eventually moved to the Premier League towards the end of his career in the year 2000 and had spells at Chelsea and Manchester City, winning the FA Cup at the former, before returning to France to play for Marseille in 2001, and subsequently ending his career with Al-Jazira in 2003.

While in London during their active footballing days, Amb. John Fashanu who spearheaded a UNICEF project across Africa recommended the former European, African and World Footballer of the year to savaged the health challenges in Africa then. The former AC Millan star and Liberia President - Elect disclosed to Peoples Sports in 1996 how grateful he was to his friend Fash for getting him involved in the UNICEF project. " Fash is trying to make things happen so I can work with him and UNICEF in future. It's important we spread the message and create awareness among the less educated about ‎diseases such as AIDS". He further stressed with appreciation to Fash " it's an honour for me to be involved. I think it's essential we put something back into society" 

George Weah was later named UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador ‎for his HUMANITERIAN roles in the project across African nations.  Though, soon after he pursued his political career alongside his UNICEF charity activities. 

The billionaire sport Ambassador John Fashanu will be leading high profile contingent ‎and sports personalities from Nigeria to the presidential Inauguration of George Weah in Liberia on the 22nd of January, 2018.  
http://www.alexreports.info/2018/01/flashback-how-amb-john-fashanu-involved.html?m=0


and how is this news

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Re: How John Fashanu Involved George Weah In First 1996 UNICEF Project In Africa by kings09(m): 3:46pm On Jan 13, 2018
And so?
Re: How John Fashanu Involved George Weah In First 1996 UNICEF Project In Africa by Nobody: 3:47pm On Jan 13, 2018
22 years later



The involvee is the president of his country while the involver is languishing in obscurity.


Moral of the story
Be content with whatever role you find yourself.
Sometimes it pays to be an involvee
Re: How John Fashanu Involved George Weah In First 1996 UNICEF Project In Africa by Osas1004(f): 3:52pm On Jan 13, 2018
nothernstar:
Nice to know
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Re: How John Fashanu Involved George Weah In First 1996 UNICEF Project In Africa by overhypedsteve(m): 3:53pm On Jan 13, 2018
Uhb
Re: How John Fashanu Involved George Weah In First 1996 UNICEF Project In Africa by davibid: 3:55pm On Jan 13, 2018
Time to claim relationship


Well, President elect George W. should know that I was his fan who watched him all the time


He should please take me along grin
Re: How John Fashanu Involved George Weah In First 1996 UNICEF Project In Africa by pointstores(m): 3:56pm On Jan 13, 2018
Wow

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