A goalkeeper playing in the ninth tier of English football has been chosen to become the next king of a traditional kingdom in Uganda.
George Desmond Kamurasi, 36, captains southeast London club SE Dons but could soon swap his goalkeeper gloves for a crown after being selected as the next omukama, or king, of the Tooro people.
Kamurasi, known as "Big G" at the Bexleyheath-based club, was selected following the death of his cousin, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, last month.
According to media reports in Uganda, 15 of the 18 members of Tooro's royal succession committee who were present voted for Kamurasi on Friday. A formal proclamation is expected following Oyo's burial this weekend.
Kamurasi has yet to comment publicly on his selection, while Ugandan outlet Spy Uganda has reported, citing sources close to the succession process, that he is reluctant to leave his life in London to take up the role.
The 6-foot-6 goalkeeper has become a prominent figure at SE Dons, who were founded in 2014 by British rapper Don Strapzy and initially gained a large following through YouTube before entering the English football pyramid.
Kamurasi regularly features in the club's social media content and is known for delivering passionate, often expletive-laden, speeches to his teammates before matches.
SE Dons are enjoying their first season in the FA Cup and beat Erith Town 2-0 on Saturday to reach the second qualifying round.
Kamurasi's football commitments could even clash with events surrounding the royal succession. The funeral of Oyo -- who ascended to the throne in 1995 at the age of three -- is due to take place in Uganda this weekend, when SE Dons are also scheduled to face Greenways in the second qualifying round of the FA Vase.
Uganda is governed by an elected president and parliament, but several traditional kingdoms retain significant cultural influence despite having no political power.
SE Dons have been approached for comment.