Akol’s siblings gave up football so he could chase his dream. Now he’s worth millions

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 15, 2026

Akol Akon plays like Nestory Irankunda but thinks and acts like Lucas Herrington, whose exact footsteps he is about to retrace. Catch him in the A-League while you still can.

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