Jonah Ayunga

Early career

Ayunga started his career at Bridport Youth in 2007 and was in the squad for the Dorset County under-16s representative team. In July 2015, Ayunga went on a trial at Dorchester Town and impressed the side in the pre-season. As a result, Ayunga was signed by Dorchester Town, signing a 12-month contract on 19 July 2015. He made his Dorchester Town debut in the opening game of the season, scoring in a 3–0 win over Histon, followed up by scoring in a 4–2 win over Cirencester Town. By the time of his departure, Ayunga made 31 appearances, scoring seven times during his spell at the club. Dorchester manager, Mark Jermyn described him as "an exciting young talent" and a "strong and powerful center forward".

Brighton & Hove Albion

It was agreed that Ayunga agreed a move to Brighton & Hove Albion on 31 January 2016. 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". He made his debut in a 4–1 friendly defeat to Arsenal U21, his coach at Brighton described him as a "good player and natural goal scorer". 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. 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. On 24 October 2016, Jonah was sent on a month long loan to English 7th tier…

Ayunga was born in England to a Kenyan father and English mother. He received his first call up to the Kenya national team on 5 August 2016, but did not make his debut in that camp. In March 2024, he earned a recall to the set-up. Ayunga made his debut for the side on 23 March 2024 as a stoppage-time substitute during their 4–0 win over Malawi. In November 2024, Ayunga scored his first international goal for Kenya in a 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe.

As of match played 30 December 2025

Ayunga has a younger brother, Solomon, who's also a footballer and they both attended Beaminster School. While at Beaminster School, Ayunga was also in the school's bobsleigh team.