10/08/2026
The Story of the Daughter of Rumbek
Long before Rumbek became the home we know today, there was a young girl whose name would become forever connected to this land Akon Boui, remembered in the oral history of Rumbek Central.
According to the story passed down through generations, Akon Boui was a girl from the area that is now Rumbek Central County.
She was given to the Jur people in connection with the land that would later become known as Rumbek
“(Tiom Akon Boui),” the land of Akon Boui.
Her story became part of the history, identity, and memory of the people of Rumbek.
Today, we honor her memory in a special way. Akon Boui may belong to history, but her spirit lives on in the hearts of her people.
And now, through the Rumbek Central jersey, we imagine our beloved daughter wearing the colors of her homeland once again reminding us that our roots, our identity, and our pride can never be forgotten. ❤️💙
The statue of Akon Boui therefore represents more than a monument. it represents our heritage, our home, our pride, and the generations that came before us.
And to our beloved RUMBEK CENTRAL FOOTBALL TEAM,yesterday’s defeat is only one chapter, not the whole story. ⚽
Do not allow yesterday’s loss to convince you that you are a weak team.
Great teams are not defined by how they fall, but by how they rise. go into the next match with courage, unity, discipline, and the spirit of Rumbek.
Play for the badge.
Play for the people.
Play for the land of Akon Boui. ❤️💙
May Akon Boui continue to live in our hearts, today and forever.
Rumbek Central The Pride of Rumbek.
(The landlord )💪🏽🦌⚽❤️💙