Former Magpie Jonah Ayunga has made his first international start for Kenya.
The winger, who knows plays for Scottish Premiership side St Mirren, started in the 2-1 win over Namibia in the African Cup of Nations qualifier last night (September 10)
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 was signed on a 12-month contract.
He made his Magpies debut in a 3–0 win over Histon and scored his first goal in a 4–2 win over Cirencester Town.
In total, he made 31 appearances and scored seven times for the Magpies before moving to then Championship side Brighton.
Ayunga made his debut for the Kenyan international side in March as a stoppage-time substitute during their 4–0 win over Malawi, but has now made his full debut having played 89 minutes in the win over Namibia.
The 27-year-old winger attended Beaminster school as did his younger brother Sol who currently plays for Bridport.
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