George Desmond Kamurasi, who is captain of SE Dons in the ninth tier of English football, has been selected by a committee to be the ruler of the Tooro people, according to reports in Uganda.
It comes after his cousin, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, 34, died.
The people of Busoga and I join the Royal Family and the people of Tooro Kingdom in mourning the passing of His Majesty Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV.
His Majesty was one of the visionary traditional leaders of our time, whose leadership, humility and commitment to preserving culture while inspiring a new generation left a lasting mark on Tooro, Uganda and beyond.
During this hour of profound grief, our thoughts and prayers are with the Royal Family and the entire people of Tooro Kingdom, who have lost a beloved King and a guiding force.
In Omukama Oyo, Uganda has lost an important voice and a distinguished cultural leader whose legacy will endure for generations.
May His Majesty’s soul rest in eternal peace.