The Warrior’s Team ⚔️

Akok Deng

Akok Deng – Coach | Player | Football Enthusiast Akok Deng is a dedicated football coach and active player with deep passion and commitment to the beautiful game. Proudly South Sudanese, Akok combines his cultural pride with a relentless drive to uplift and inspire through football. With experience both on the field and on the sidelines, he brings a unique perspective to developing talent and fostering teamwork. Whether coaching the next generation or playing with heart, Akok lives and breathes the game — always striving to lead by example and grow the sport in his community and beyond.


Jason Lee

With experience at Western Pride (Brisbane), Playford City Patriots (Adelaide), and Ballarat City (Melbourne), I bring a national perspective to coaching. My passion lies in helping players grow through hard work, detail, and continuous improvement. I focus on developing technically sharp, mentally strong, and confident players who thrive under pressure and carry good habits into matchday.


Cher Deng

I started my journey at Lions FC, moved through the Brisbane Roar Academy, and joined Central Coast Mariners’ NPL First Grade, where I gained first-team experience during their treble-winning season and had my first international football exposure. I then spent six months playing professionally in the Singapore Premier League, which taught me a lot about the demands of the game and my own development. Now, I’m focused on giving back and helping develop the next generation of professionals from our state.

Nyang Deng

Lions FC 23s | Brisbane Roar U23s | Brisbane Roar NPL Mens A driven young coach and current player with experience at top levels of the game. I’m passionate about pushing players beyond their limits and creating a training environment where bravery, effort, and consistency are celebrated. I focus on building strong habits that translate directly to real game moments and club performances.

Emmanuella Soma

Emmanuella Soma – Law & Football Enthusiast I’ll be joining as an Administrator and Media team member. With experience managing social media for the South Sudan Vic men’s team and playing football in Melbourne — as a 7-time AFCON and 2-time state champion — I bring both on-field insight and off-field expertise to the team.

Deng Deng

Coach Deng Deng | Versatile Footballer | Player Mentor | Lions FC junior, I’ve grown into a dynamic player across midfield and defence, currently representing Rochedale Rovers’ first team. Past clubs include Olympic FC and St George Willawong, with highlights such as: •

  • FQPL1 Premiership & FQL1 Champions League Winner

  • FQPL Team of the Season

  • Multiple Runner-Up Honours

As a coach, I’m focused on building confident, disciplined, and smart footballers.