👑 He was meant to be king! Why this footballer turned down the crown
Our sport has always known many kings. Pelé was once crowned the "King of Football." At Manchester United, Eric Cantona was simply "King Eric." For George Desmond Kamurasi, however, that title could ...
👑 He was meant to be king! Why a footballer turned down the crown
Goalkeeper Eric Cantona once held the title of King Eric for Manchester United. Pelé was anointed the King of Football. However, George Desmond Kamurasi, a goalkeeper for a ninth-tier English football club, was supposed to become king in Uganda. Surprisingly, he turned down the crown. Kamurasi, known as Big G, is the captain of SE Dons, a team from southeast London.
He recently surfaced on the radar as the preferred candidate of the Royal Succession Committee to become the Omukama, the king of the Tooro people. The previous king passed away last month, and Kamurasi was the first choice of the 21-member commission. Despite reports that as many as 15 members voted for him, Kamurasi apparently had other plans.
He declined the crown, citing existing commitments that prevented him from taking on the role. The first candidate, Fr. Dr. Charles Oyo, explained, "I am not in a position to be king." Kamurasi's appointment has also faced controversy, as members of the late king's family have already challenged the decision. Kamurasi will continue to play as a goalkeeper for SE Dons, who are currently enjoying a good run, having recently beaten Erith Town 2-0 in the FA Cup.
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