# Jonah Ayunga
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{{Short description|Kenyan footballer (born 1997)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2016}}
{{Use British English|date=April 2016}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Jonah Ayunga
| image =
| image_size =
| caption =
| fullname = Jonah Ananias Paul Ayunga[{{cite web |url=https://www.efl.com/siteassets/efl-documents/202021/efl-squad-numbering-11.09.2020.pdf |title=Notification of shirt numbers: Bristol Rovers |publisher=English Football League |page=14 |accessdate=19 September 2020}}]
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1997|5|24|df=y}}
| birth_place = [Beaminster](/source/Beaminster), England
| height = {{convert|1.85|m|order=flip}}
| position = [Forward](/source/Forward_(association_football))
| currentclub = [St Mirren](/source/St_Mirren_F.C.)
| clubnumber = 11
| youthyears1 = 2007–2015
| youthclubs1 = [Bridport](/source/Bridport_F.C.)
| years1 = 2015–2016
| clubs1 = [Dorchester Town](/source/Dorchester_Town_F.C.)
| caps1 = 24
| goals1 = 8
| years2 = 2016–2018
| clubs2 = [Brighton & Hove Albion](/source/Brighton_%26_Hove_Albion_F.C.)
| caps2 = 0
| goals2 = 0
| years3 = 2016–2017
| clubs3 = → [Burgess Hill Town](/source/Burgess_Hill_Town_F.C.) (loan)
| caps3 = 10
| goals3 = 0
| years4 = 2017
| clubs4 = → [Sligo Rovers](/source/Sligo_Rovers_F.C.) (loan)
| caps4 = 21
| goals4 = 4
| years5 = 2017
| clubs5 = → [Galway United](/source/Galway_United_F.C.) (loan)
| caps5 = 2
| goals5 = 0
| years6 = 2018
| clubs6 = → [Poole Town](/source/Poole_Town_F.C.) (loan)
| caps6 = 1
| goals6 = 0
| years7 = 2018–2019
| clubs7 = [Sutton United](/source/Sutton_United_F.C.)
| caps7 = 28
| goals7 = 4
| years8 = 2018
| clubs8 = → [Havant & Waterlooville](/source/Havant_%26_Waterlooville_F.C.) (loan)
| caps8 = 4
| goals8 = 2
| years9 = 2019–2020
| clubs9 = [Havant & Waterlooville](/source/Havant_%26_Waterlooville_F.C.)
| caps9 = 30
| goals9 = 17
| years10 = 2020–2021
| clubs10 = [Bristol Rovers](/source/Bristol_Rovers_F.C.)
| caps10 = 30
| goals10 = 2
| years11 = 2021–2022
| clubs11 = [Morecambe](/source/Morecambe_F.C.)
| caps11 = 36
| goals11 = 6
| years12 = 2022–
| clubs12 = [St Mirren](/source/St_Mirren_F.C.)
| caps12 = 87
| goals12 = 12
| nationalyears1 = 2024–
| nationalteam1 = [Kenya](/source/Kenya_national_football_team)
| nationalcaps1 = 4
| nationalgoals1 = 1
| club-update = 20 May 2026
| nationalteam-update = 20:00, 15 November 2024 (UTC)
}}
'''Jonah Ananias Paul Ayunga''' (born 24 May 1997) is a professional [footballer](/source/association_football) who plays as a [winger](/source/winger_(association_football)) for {{Scottish football updater|StMirren}} club [St. Mirren](/source/St._Mirren_F.C.). Born in England, he represents the [Kenya national team](/source/Kenya_national_football_team).
==Club career==
===Early career===
Ayunga started his career at Bridport Youth in 2007 and was in the squad for the Dorset County under-16s representative team.[{{cite news|title=Siblings in selection for Dorset|url=http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/9989143.Siblings_in_selection_for_Dorset/|publisher=Dorset Echo|date=17 October 2012|accessdate=4 November 2017}}]
In July 2015, Ayunga went on a trial at [Dorchester Town](/source/Dorchester_Town_F.C.) and impressed the side in the pre-season.[{{cite news|title=Magies: Heath hails ace Ayunga|url=http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/sport/13439214.Magies__Heath_hails_ace_Ayunga/|publisher=Dorset Echo|date=16 July 2015|accessdate=4 November 2017}}] As a result, Ayunga was signed by Dorchester Town, signing a 12-month contract on 19 July 2015.[{{cite news|title=Magpies: Ace Ayunga pens Avenue deal and Nicholls is poised to return|url=http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/sport/13464067.Magpies__Ace_Ayunga_pens_Avenue_deal_and_Nicholls_is_poised_to_return/|publisher=Dorset Echo|date=19 July 2015|accessdate=4 November 2017}}] He made his Dorchester Town debut in the opening game of the season, scoring in a 3–0 win over [Histon](/source/Histon_F.C.), followed up by scoring in a 4–2 win over [Cirencester Town](/source/Cirencester_Town_F.C.).[{{cite news|title=Magpies: Perfect start to season for Dorchester Town|url=http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/sport/13583537.Magpies__Perfect_start_to_season_for_Dorchester_Town/|publisher=Dorset Echo|date=9 August 2015|accessdate=4 November 2017}}]
{{cite news|title=Magpies: Late penalty seals Dorchester Town's fate in thriller|url=http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/sport/13588576.Magpies__Late_penalty_seals_Dorchester_s_fate_in_thriller/|publisher=Dorset Echo|date=11 August 2015|accessdate=4 November 2017}} By the time of his departure, Ayunga made 31 appearances, scoring seven times during his spell at the club. Dorchester manager, [Mark Jermyn](/source/Mark_Jermyn) described him as "an exciting young talent" and a "strong and powerful center forward".[{{cite news|title=Magpies: Dorchester Town ace Jonah hailed as a top talent by boss Jermyn|url=http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/sport/14217759.Magpies__Ace_Jonah_hailed_as_a_top_talent_by_boss_Jermyn/|publisher=Dorset Echo|date=21 February 2016|accessdate=4 November 2017}}]
===Brighton & Hove Albion===
It was agreed that Ayunga agreed a move to [Brighton & Hove Albion](/source/Brighton_%26_Hove_Albion_F.C.) on 31 January 2016.[{{cite web|url=http://dorchestertownfc.co.uk/2016/01/31/statement-jonah-agrees-terms-with-brighton-and-hove-albion/|title=STATEMENT: Jonah agrees terms with Brighton and Hove Albion|publisher=Dorchester Town F.C.|date=31 January 2016|accessdate=4 November 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171104172320/http://dorchestertownfc.co.uk/2016/01/31/statement-jonah-agrees-terms-with-brighton-and-hove-albion/|archivedate=4 November 2017|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}] The move was confirmed on 1 February 2016 for £40,000, with the transfer fee being touted as "the biggest receipt in the history of Dorchester Town FC".[{{cite web|url=http://dorchestertownfc.co.uk/2016/02/01/jonah-ayunga-seals-move-to-brighton-and-hove-albion/|title=Jonah Ayunga seals move to Brighton and Hove Albion|publisher=Dorchester Town F.C.|date=1 February 2016|accessdate=4 November 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171104172335/http://dorchestertownfc.co.uk/2016/02/01/jonah-ayunga-seals-move-to-brighton-and-hove-albion/|archivedate=4 November 2017|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}]
He made his debut in a 4–1 friendly defeat to [Arsenal U21](/source/Arsenal_F.C._Reserves), his coach at Brighton described him as a "good player and natural goal scorer".[{{cite web|url=https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/news/2016/february/under-21s-face-arsenal-today/|title=UNDER-21S FACE ARSENAL TODAY|publisher=Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.|date=5 February 2016|accessdate=4 November 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171104192257/https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/news/2016/february/under-21s-face-arsenal-today/|archivedate=4 November 2017|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}]
{{cite web|url=https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/news/2016/february/u21-report-arsenal-4-albion-1/|title=U21 REPORT: ARSENAL 4 ALBION 1|publisher=Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.|date=5 February 2016|accessdate=4 November 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171104192306/https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/news/2016/february/u21-report-arsenal-4-albion-1/|archivedate=4 November 2017|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}} It wasn't until on 11 April 2016 when he scored his first Brighton & Hove Albion U23, in a 4–1 win over [Newcastle United U23](/source/Newcastle_United_F.C._Reserves_and_Academy).[{{cite web|url=https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/news/2016/april/u21-report-newcastle-1-albion-4/|title=U21 REPORT: NEWCASTLE 1 ALBION 4|publisher=Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.|date=11 April 2016|accessdate=4 November 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171104192550/https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/news/2016/april/u21-report-newcastle-1-albion-4/|archivedate=4 November 2017|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}]
In the summer pre-season tour of 2016, Ayunga played against his former club, Dorchester Town, which saw Brighton & Hove Albion U21 won 7–0 in July 2016.[{{cite news|title=Magpies: Top night for Jonah on return to the Avenue|url=http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/sport/14636564.Magpies__Top_night_for_Jonah_on_return_to_the_Avenue/|publisher=Dorset Echo|date=22 July 2016|accessdate=4 November 2017}}]
On 24 October 2016, Jonah was sent on a month long loan to English 7th tier side Burgess Hill Town,[{{cite web|last1=Korir|first1=Patrick|title=English side Brighton loans out Kenyan striker|url=http://www.soka.co.ke/news/item/english-side-brighton-loans-out-kenyan-striker}}] he scored his first goal at Burgess in a 5-1 thumping of Beaconsfield SYCOB[{{cite web|last1=Korir|first1=Patrick|title=Ayunga opens account at Burgess Hill|url=http://www.soka.co.ke/stars-abroad/item/ayunga-opens-account-at-burgess-hill}}] After making 10 appearances, Ayunga's loan spell at [Burgess Hill Town](/source/Burgess_Hill_Town_F.C.) came to an end.
On 23 January 2017, Ayunga joined Irish side [Sligo Rovers](/source/Sligo_Rovers_F.C.) on loan for the [2017](/source/2017_League_of_Ireland_Premier_Division) campaign.[{{Cite news|title=Jonah Ayunga signs!|url=http://www.sligorovers.com/news/17/jan/jonah-ayunga-signs|publisher=Sligo Rovers Official Site|date=23 January 2017|accessdate=23 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202034124/http://www.sligorovers.com/news/17/jan/jonah-ayunga-signs|archive-date=2 February 2017|url-status=dead}}] He made his Sligo Rovers debut in the opening game of the season, in a 5–1 loss against [Limerick](/source/Limerick_F.C.).[{{cite news|title=League Report: Limerick 5 - 1 Sligo Rovers|url=http://www.extratime.ie/articles/18404/league-report-limerick-5---1-sligo-rovers/|publisher=Extra Time Irish|date=24 February 2017|accessdate=4 November 2017}}] However, in a follow-up match against [Dundalk](/source/Dundalk_F.C.) on 4 March 2017, he was sent-off for a second bookable offence, in a 4–0 loss.[{{cite news|title=Dundalk inflict Sligo's second thrashing in two games|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/national-league/dundalk-inflict-sligo-s-second-thrashing-in-two-games-1.2998360|publisher=The Irish Times|date=4 March 2017|accessdate=4 November 2017}}] After returning from suspension, Ayunga then scored his first goal for the club, in a 2–0 win over [Bohemians](/source/Bohemian_F.C.) on 8 April 2017.[{{cite news|title=Sligo secure all three points against Bohs|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/national-league/sligo-secure-all-three-points-against-bohs-1.3042423|publisher=The Irish Times|date=8 April 2017|accessdate=4 November 2017}}] He went on to score two more goals against [Drogheda United](/source/Drogheda_United_F.C.) and Limerick.[{{cite news|title=Ayunga rescues point for Rovers|url=https://www.independent.ie/regionals/sligochampion/sport/soccer/ayunga-rescues-point-for-rovers-35670214.html|publisher=The Irish Independent|date=6 May 2017|accessdate=4 November 2017}}] He went on to make 22 appearances and scoring 4 times in all competitions before his loan has terminated on the 31 July 2017.[{{cite news|title=Sligo Rovers to ramp up efforts to land former Celtic star Paddy McCourt|url=http://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/soccer/soccer-news/sligo-rovers-ramp-up-efforts-10884523|publisher=The Irish Mirror|date=28 July 2017|accessdate=4 November 2017}}]
On 31 July 2017, Ayunga joined Irish side [Galway United](/source/Galway_United_F.C.) on loan for the remainder of the [2017](/source/2017_League_of_Ireland_Premier_Division) campaign.[{{cite news|title=Galway United striker Jonah Ayunga on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion|url=http://www.extratime.ie/articles/19491/galway-united-striker-jonah-ayunga-on-loan-from-brighton-hove-albion/|publisher=Extra Times Irish|date=31 July 2017|accessdate=4 November 2017}}] He made his Galway United debut on 4 August 2017, in a 2–1 win over [Finn Harps](/source/Finn_Harps_F.C.).,[{{cite news|title=Galway boost survival chances against 10-man Finn Harps|url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2017/0804/895364-galway-united/|publisher=RTE Sport|date=4 August 2017|accessdate=4 November 2017}}] Ayunga's loan with [Galway United](/source/Galway_United_F.C.) was cut short after just four games through injury.[{{cite news|title=Broken leg cuts short Jonah Ayunga's loan spell with Galway United|url=http://www.extratime.ie/articles/19681/broken-leg-cuts-short-jonah-ayungas-loan-spell-galway-united/|publisher=Extra Time Irish|date=1 September 2017|accessdate=4 November 2017}}]
===Sutton United===
Ayunga signed for Sutton United in the summer of 2018, following his release by Brighton.[{{Cite news|url=https://www.suttonunited.net/player/jonah-ayunga/|title=Jonah Ayunga - Sutton United Football Club|work=Sutton United Football Club|access-date=2018-11-01|language=en-GB}}] On 4 September 2018, he made his debut during a 1–0 victory over [Maidstone United](/source/Maidstone_United_F.C.), featuring for 65 minutes before being replaced by Tommy Wright.[{{Cite news |title=Maidstone United vs. Sutton United |url=https://uk.soccerway.com/matches/2018/09/04/england/conference-national/maidstone-united-fc/sutton-united-fc/2817474/ |publisher=Soccerway |date=4 September 2018 |accessdate=16 May 2019}}] Just under a month later, he scored his first goal for the club, clinching a 48th-minute winner against promotion hopefuls, [Leyton Orient](/source/Leyton_Orient_F.C.).[{{Cite news |title=Leyton Orient vs. Sutton United |url=https://uk.soccerway.com/matches/2018/09/29/england/conference-national/leyton-orient-fc/sutton-united-fc/2817532/ |publisher=Soccerway |date=29 September 2018 |accessdate=16 May 2019}}]
On 24 November 2018, Ayunga made the switch to fellow [National League](/source/National_League_(division)) side, [Havant & Waterlooville](/source/Havant_%26_Waterlooville_F.C.) on a three-month loan.[{{Cite news |title=Jonah Ayunga joins the Hawks on loan |url=https://www.havantandwaterloovillefc.co.uk/articles/2018/11/24/jonah-ayunga-joins-the-hawks-on-loan.html |publisher=[Havant & Waterlooville F.C.](/source/Havant_%26_Waterlooville_F.C.) |date=24 November 2018 |accessdate=16 May 2019}}] On the same day, Ayunga went onto net on his debut during a 5–2 victory over Maidstone United, netting Havant's second in the 35th minute.[{{Cite news |title=Havant & Waterlooville vs. Maidstone United |url=https://uk.soccerway.com/matches/2018/11/24/england/conference-national/havant-and-waterlooville-fc/maidstone-united-fc/2817616/ |publisher=Soccerway |date=24 November 2018 |accessdate=16 May 2019}}] Three days later, he continued his good form, netting a late consolation goal in Havant's 3–1 defeat against [Dagenham & Redbridge](/source/Dagenham_%26_Redbridge_F.C.).[{{Cite news |title=Dagenham & Redbridge vs. Havant & Waterlooville |url=https://uk.soccerway.com/matches/2018/11/27/england/conference-national/dagenham--redbridge-fc/havant-and-waterlooville-fc/2817624/ |publisher=Soccerway |date=27 November 2018 |accessdate=16 May 2019}}]
Following his impressive form, Ayunga returned to Sutton prematurely and went onto feature seventeen more times, scoring twice before leaving at the end of the campaign.
===Havant & Waterlooville===
On 14 May 2019, Ayunga agreed to return to Havant, following their relegation to the [National League South](/source/National_League_South).[{{Cite news |title=Jonah Ayunga joins the Hawks permanently |url=https://www.havantandwaterloovillefc.co.uk/articles/jonah-ayunga-joins-the-hawks-permanently.html |publisher=[Havant & Waterlooville F.C.](/source/Havant_%26_Waterlooville_F.C.) |date=14 May 2019 |accessdate=16 May 2019}}] Before the early conclusion of the season, Ayunga had scored seventeen goals in the league, seeing him win the Golden Boot award in a three-way tie along with [McQueen](/source/Darren_McQueen) of [Dartford](/source/Dartford_F.C.) and [Iaciofano](/source/Joe_Iaciofano) of [St Albans City](/source/St_Albans_City_F.C.).[{{cite web|url= https://www.havantandwaterloovillefc.co.uk/jonah-ayunga-shares-golden-boot/|title=Jonah Ayunga Shares Golden Boot|website=www.havantandwaterloovillefc.co.uk|date=27 July 2020}}] The season ultimately ended in disappointment for Ayunga and Havant as they were defeated 2–1 in the play off semi-final by Dartford after Ayunga had given his side the lead.[{{cite web|url= https://www.havantandwaterloovillefc.co.uk/match/havant-and-waterlooville-play-off-semi-final/#hwfc_match_report|title=Havant and Waterlooville play-off semi final|website=www.havantandwaterloovillefc.co.uk|date=25 July 2020|accessdate=29 July 2020}}]
===Bristol Rovers===
On 29 July 2020, Ayunga signed for [League One](/source/EFL_League_One) side [Bristol Rovers](/source/Bristol_Rovers_F.C.) for an undisclosed fee, signing a two-year deal.[{{cite web|url=https://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/2020/july/jonah-ayunga-joins|title=Jonah Ayunga Joins the Gas!|website=www.bristolrovers.co.uk|date=29 July 2020|accessdate=29 July 2020|archive-date=29 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729085828/https://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/2020/july/jonah-ayunga-joins|url-status=dead}}]
He made his debut for the club on 5 September 2020, in a 3–0 [League Cup](/source/EFL_Cup) defeat to [Ipswich Town](/source/Ipswich_Town_F.C.), replacing [Cameron Hargreaves](/source/Cameron_Hargreaves) from the bench at half time.[{{cite web|url= https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53955732|title=Ipswich Town 3-0 Bristol Rovers|publisher=BBC Sport|date=5 September 2020}}] He made his first start for the club the following Tuesday in a 2–2 draw against [Walsall](/source/Walsall_F.C.) in the [EFL Trophy](/source/EFL_Trophy), a game in which Ayunga also scored his first goal for the club to level the score.[{{cite web|url= https://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/2020/september/match-report-walsall/|title= EFL Trophy Match Report: Bristol Rovers 2-2 Walsall FC|website=www.bristolrovers.co.uk|date=8 September 2020|accessdate=9 September 2020}}] On 16 February 2021, Ayunga scored his first league goals for the club in just his second league start, scoring a brace as ''the Gas'' defeated [Portsmouth](/source/Portsmouth_F.C.) to help in their fight against relegation.[{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55406651|title=Bristol Rovers 3–1 Portsmouth|publisher=BBC Sport|date=16 February 2021}}]
===Morecambe===
On 26 July 2021, Ayunga returned to League One following Bristol Rovers' relegation to join newly promoted [Morecambe](/source/Morecambe_F.C.) for an undisclosed fee, signing a two-year contract.[{{cite web|url=https://www.morecambefc.com/news/2021/july/signing--jonah-ayunga/|title=SIGNING : Jonah Ayunga|website=www.morecambefc.com|date=26 July 2021}}] After surviving relegation in their first season, Ayunga was transfer-listed at the end of the [2021–22 season](/source/2021%E2%80%9322_Morecambe_F.C._season).[{{cite web|url=https://www.morecambefc.com/news/2022/may/retained-list-announced/|title=Retained List announced|website=www.morecambefc.com|date=2 May 2022|accessdate=5 May 2022}}]
===St Mirren===
Ayunga signed a two-year contract with St Mirren in June 2022.[{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/61662700|title=Jonah Ayunga: St Mirren sign winger from Morecambe on two-year deal|publisher=BBC Sport|date=1 June 2022}}] After rupturing his [anterior cruciate ligament](/source/anterior_cruciate_ligament) in January 2023 he signed a contract extension until summer 2025.[{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articles/cgrnp913714o|title=Ayunga commits to Saints until 2025|publisher=BBC Sport|date=14 September 2023}}]
Ayunga scored twice against Celtic in the [2025 Scottish League Cup final](/source/2025_Scottish_League_Cup_final), as the Buddies won 3-1 to win their first major trophy since 2013.[{{Cite web|url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/national/25696928.st-mirren-stun-celtic-win-premier-sports-cup-thanks-jonah-ayunga-double/|title=St Mirren stun Celtic to win Premier Sports Cup thanks to Jonah Ayunga double|date=14 December 2025|website=Glasgow Times}}]
==International career==
Ayunga was born in England to a Kenyan father and English mother.[{{Cite web|url=https://www.sportpesanews.com/ke/posts/post/Scottish-based-Jonah-Ayunga-eyes-chance-to-repay-father-s-sacrifices-ahead-of-Harambee-Stars-debut/30420|title=Scottish-based Jonah Ayunga eyes chance to repay father's sacrifices ahead of Harambee Stars debut | SportPesa Scores & News - Kenya|website=Sportpesa Scores and News - Kenya}}] He received his first call up to the [Kenya national team](/source/Kenya_national_football_team) on 5 August 2016,[{{cite web |last1=Korir |first1=Patrick |date=7 August 2016 |title=Tracing Harambee Stars callups Jonah Ayunga and Joshua Lelan |url=http://www.soka.co.ke/stars-abroad/item/tracing-harambee-stars-callups-jonah-ayunga-and-joshua-lelan |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160813040312/https://www.soka.co.ke/stars-abroad/item/tracing-harambee-stars-callups-jonah-ayunga-and-joshua-lelan |archive-date=13 August 2016 |website=Soka}}] but did not make his debut in that camp. In March 2024, he earned a recall to the set-up.[{{Cite web |date=15 March 2024 |title=International call-ups: March 2024 |url=https://www.stmirren.com/all-news/5352-international-call-ups-march-2024 |access-date=2024-03-18 |website=www.stmirren.com}}] Ayunga made his debut for the side on 23 March 2024 as a stoppage-time substitute during their 4–0 win over [Malawi](/source/Malawi_national_football_team).{{Citation needed|date=March 2024}}
In November 2024, Ayunga scored his first international goal for Kenya in a 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe.[{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articles/c98epzdmn41o|title=St Mirren Jonah Ayunga and Motherwell Maswanhise open international account|date=15 November 2024|website=BBC Sport}}]
==Personal life==
Ayunga has a younger brother, Solomon, who's also a footballer and they both attended [Beaminster School](/source/Beaminster_School).[{{cite news|title=Proud four on Beaminster School bobsleigh team|url=http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/10896089.Proud_four_on_Beaminster_School_bobsleigh_team/|publisher=Dorset Echo|date=24 December 2013|accessdate=4 November 2017}}]
==Career statistics==
{{updated|match played 30 December 2025}}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center"
|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
|-
!rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan="2"|Season
!colspan="3"|League
!colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [FA Cup](/source/FA_Cup), [FAI Cup](/source/FAI_Cup), [Scottish Cup](/source/Scottish_Cup)}}
!colspan="2"|League cup{{efn|Includes [EFL Cup](/source/EFL_Cup), [League of Ireland Cup](/source/League_of_Ireland_Cup), [Scottish League Cup](/source/Scottish_League_Cup)}}
!colspan="2"|Other
!colspan="2"|Total
|-
!Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals
|-
|[Dorchester Town](/source/Dorchester_Town_F.C.)
|[2015–16](/source/2015%E2%80%9316_Southern_Football_League)[{{Cite news |title=Jonah Ayunga |url=http://www.aylesburyunitedfc.co.uk/players/jonah-ayunga |publisher=Aylesbury United FC |accessdate=21 June 2017}}]
|[Southern League](/source/Southern_Football_League) Premier Division
|24||8||2||0||colspan="2"|—||5[One appearance in [Southern League Cup](/source/Southern_Football_League_Cup_(England)), three in [FA Trophy](/source/FA_Trophy), one in [Dorset Senior Cup](/source/Dorset_Senior_Cup)]||0||31||8
|-
|rowspan="3"|[Brighton & Hove Albion](/source/Brighton_%26_Hove_Albion_F.C.)
|[2016–17](/source/2016%E2%80%9317_Brighton_%26_Hove_Albion_F.C._season)[{{soccerway|jonah-ananias-paul-ayunga/454503|accessdate=21 June 2017}}]
|[Championship](/source/EFL_Championship)
|0||0||0||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||0||0
|-
|[2017–18](/source/2017%E2%80%9318_Brighton_%26_Hove_Albion_F.C._season)[{{Cite web |title=Jonah Ayunga {{!}} Football Stats {{!}} Season 2016/2017 {{!}} Soccer Base |url=https://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=97379&season_id=149 |access-date=2022-07-12 |website=www.soccerbase.com}}]
|colspan="3"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||1{{efn|name=EFT|Appearance(s) in [EFL Trophy](/source/EFL_Trophy)}}||0||1||0
|-
|[Burgess Hill Town](/source/Burgess_Hill_Town_F.C.) (loan)
|[2016–17](/source/2016%E2%80%9317_Isthmian_League)[{{Cite web |title=Burgess Hill Town {{!}} Appearances {{!}} Jonah Ayunga {{!}} 2016–2017 |url=https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/burgess-hill-town/appearances/2016-2017/jonah-ayunga/417648 |access-date=2022-07-12 |website=www.footballwebpages.co.uk}}]
|[Isthmian League](/source/Isthmian_League) Premier Division
|10||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||3{{efn|Appearances in FA Trophy}}||1||13||1
|-
|[Sligo Rovers](/source/Sligo_Rovers_F.C.) (loan)
|[2017](/source/2017_League_of_Ireland_Premier_Division)[{{Cite web |title=Extratime.com - Extratime.ie - Jonah Ayunga |url=https://www.extratime.com/player/11123497/jonah_ayunga/?results=2017 |access-date=2022-07-12 |website=www.extratime.com}}]
|League of Ireland Premier Division
|2||0||2||1||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||4||1
|-
|[Poole Town](/source/Poole_Town_F.C.) (loan)
|[2017–18](/source/2017%E2%80%9318_National_League)[{{soccerbase season|97379|2021|accessdate=5 May 2022}}]
|League One
|36||6||3||0||1||0||2{{efn|name=EFT}}||0||42||6
|-
|rowspan="5"|[St Mirren](/source/St_Mirren_F.C.)
|[2022–23](/source/2022%E2%80%9323_St_Mirren_F.C._season)[{{soccerbase season|97379|2022|accessdate=30 January 2024}}]
|rowspan="4"|[Scottish Premiership](/source/Scottish_Premiership)
|19||3||1||0||4||4||colspan="2"|—||24||7
|-
|[2023–24](/source/2023%E2%80%9324_St_Mirren_F.C._season)[{{soccerbase season|97379|2023|accessdate=30 January 2024}}]
|17||2||2||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||19||2
|-
|[2024–25](/source/2024%E2%80%9325_St_Mirren_F.C._season)[{{soccerbase season|97379|2024|accessdate=15 December 2025}}]
|28||3||0||0||0||0||4{{efn|Appearances in [UEFA Conference League](/source/UEFA_Conference_League)}}||0||35||3
|-
|[2025–26](/source/2025%E2%80%9326_St_Mirren_F.C._season)[{{soccerbase season|97379|2025|accessdate=15 December 2025}}]
|18||2||0||0||8||2||colspan="2"|—||26||4
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!82!!10!!3!!0!!16!!6!!4!!0!!104!!16
|-
!colspan="3"|Career total
!268!!58!!16!!2!!19!!6!!24!!7!!326!!68
|}
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==Honours==
'''St Mirren'''
*[Scottish League Cup](/source/Scottish_League_Cup): [2025–26](/source/2025_Scottish_League_Cup_final)[{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/live/cj4q1xdlnwgt|title=St Mirren sensationally roared to Premier Sports Cup victory by stunning beleaguered holders Celtic in a frenetic Hampden final.|website=BBC|date=14 December 2025|access-date=15 December 2025}}]
==References==
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{{St Mirren F.C. squad}}
{{2019–20 National League South Team of the Year}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Ayunga, Jonah}}
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