Non-league goalkeeper ‘Big G’ who performs on ‘muddy UK pitches’ to be topped Ugandan King
A 6ft 3 London non-league goalkeeper has sensationally been asked to take to the thrown of an important kingdom in Uganda, swap his goalie gloves for a crown
George Kamurasi is reportedly the man selected to take to the throne (Image: Facebook)
A Londoner who spends his weekends playing non-league footie in the mud at Hackney Marshes has reportedly been selected as the next ‘Tooro’ King of Uganda.
George Desmond Kamurasi, who captains SE Dons FC in the south-east of the Capital, was apparently chosen by a royal committee to succeed his cousin to the throne of the east African country. The sensational report, which was initially made by Ugandan journalist Andrew Mwenda, states that Kamurasi recieved 15 out of 18 votes at a meeting of Tooro’s Royal Succession Committee.
Kamurasi, known as Big G by his teammates, has not commented on his reported selection, however recent reports from within Uganda suggests that he is considering turning down the crown in order to stay in London.
The shot-stopper plays for non-league side SE Dons (Image: Facebook)
Standing at 6ft 3in, the would-be royal has previously spoken about his love of life in the Capital, and especially his time playing for SE Dons, who he says are his “life”.
The shot-stopper, who apparently goes by the nickname “Big G” and recently married his wife partner Abbey, has made multiple appearances as a keeper on the TV show Soccer AM and even saved a Nedum Onuoha penalty.
He has also been linked with a possible call up to the Ugandan national team despite playing far down the pyramid with the side’s selectors apparently “aware of his talents”.
Kamurasi has previously talked up his chances of playing for Uganda(Image: Instagram)
In 2021, he told the Kent Messenger: “Anything is possible. I’ve just got to work hard and it will all come together. To even to get a call up would be some for a Sunday league keeper.”
According to the Daily Mail, Kamurasi’s relatives have long ruled over the Tooro Kingdom in Uganda, with both his cousin and his grandfather taking to the throne.
His cousin, the late King Oyo, tragically passed away aged just 34 in August in the US, after reportedly battling cancer.
The appointment has not been confirmed by Kamurasi (Image: Facebook)
King Oyo’s body was brought back to Uganda on Friday, with the country’s leader President Museveni laying a wreath on the coffin, which had also been covered in the flags of Uganda.
His burial will take place at the Karambi Royal Tombs following a funeral service at St John’s Cathedral in Fort Portal.
