Son of football great called up to Liberian national team

One of the sons of Liberian football great, George Weah has been called up to the country's national team.

George Yeah Junior who is the eldest son of former World Footballer of the Year was included in the Liberian squad for a 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Togo on Sunday, June 14.

The 27-year-old who was born in Liberia but grew up in the United States was once a player for two of his dads two previous clubs.

He played for the junior teams at AC Milan but left the club before he turned 20.

He has been playing in the lower leagues in Switzerland and briefly in Greece.

Liberia's new coach, James Debbah, who is a relative of the Weahs has included the player in his squad.

48-year-old Weah has three children; George Weah Jr, Tita and Timothy.