"He wanted to stay": How Sydney FC poached derby star Akol Akon from Western Sydney Wanderers

Ins & Outs: City v Wanderers

Western Sydney Wanderers head coach Geoff Abrahams has named his extended squad for our midweek clash against Melbourne City. Western Sydney Wanderers head to Melbourne riding the momentum of a historic Sydney Derby win, as they prepare to face Melbourne City in a midweek Ninja A-League clash. The Red & Black produced a statement performance at Allianz Stadium last weekend, claiming a 3–2 victory over Sydney FC with goals from Amy Chessari, Ally…

"He wanted to stay": How Sydney FC poached derby star Akol Akon from Western Sydney Wanderers

A-Leagues Download host Jake Barker-Daish has revealed how Sydney FC poached new derby star Akol Akon from heated rivals Western Sydney Wanderers. HOW SYDNEY FC POACHED AKOL AKON: (Starts at 11:45) Barker-Daish said that Akon was one of the most highly rated players in the Wanderers academy, and had initially been reluctant to leave when approached by the Sky Blues. “I was told he was one of their best products, and there was a discussion aroun…

TEAM NEWS: Squad confirmed for midweek Wanderers clash

Melbourne City has locked in our extended squad for Wednesday night’s Ninja A-League clash against Western Sydney Wanderers, marking a welcome return home after a busy spell on the road. It will be City’s first appearance at home in a number of weeks following three consecutive away fixtures, with Wednesday’s contest a rescheduled Round 5 matchup due to our involvement in the AFC Women’s Champions League earlier in the season. Our recent road tr…

Sydney FC demolish Wanderers 4-1

SYDNEY FC have silenced their noisy neighbours in a statement 4-1 victory in front of more than 33,000 fans at Allianz Stadium on Saturday, thanks to a Tiago Quintal double, and goals from Victor Campuzano and Marcel Tisserand, including three assists from 16-year old Akol Akon. Now moving within two points of the top of the ladder with a game in hand, the victory is a huge confidence booster ahead of their next tussle when they take on Auckland…