Liberia president and former World Footballer of the Year George Weah made a surprise return to international action in Monrovia on Tuesday in Liberia's 2-1 loss to Nigeria.

Liberia had arranged the friendly to retire the number 14 jersey made famous by Weah.

But fans were in for a shock when, 16 years after his last international appearance, the striker led the national team onto the pitch wearing it instead. Weah turns 52 in just over a fortnight.
Media reports said Weah, who led the attack and showed glimpses of the class that made him a household name around the world, received a standing ovation from fans when he was substituted on 79 minutes.