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

The 17-year-old will stay at Sydney FC for one more season after a breakout year that included three assists in a 4-1 derby win.

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

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.

·North Sydney, Australia
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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in North Sydney, Australia on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
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