Weah was selected as the African Player of the Year in 1989, 1994, and 1995. In 1995, he also received European Player of the Year and World Player of the Year honors. This was the only time all three awards have been won by an African competitor.
In 1978, he played one game for England Under 21 team and from 1978 to 1988, 30 games for the England national team.