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Jonah Abutu (born 27 July 1989) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a Midfielder for Speranța Nisporeni and the Nigeria national team. He has been described as a crooked midfielder who possesses pace, good positioning and ability to provide assists. He has played for Lobi Stars of Makurdi and Sharks FCand Enyimba FC. He has played for Dolphins FC
On 18 February 2016, Jonah Abutu signed a 2-year contract with Moldova top division side Speranța Nisporeni.
Club career
Early career
Jonah Abutu began his youth career with Abaya Football Academy based in Gboko Benue State, Nigeria.
Sharks F.C. (2006-2008)
In the 2007/2007 season Jonah Abutu sign 2 years Professional contract with the Nigeria Professional Football League side Sharks F.C. based in Port Harcourt Nigeria. He made 47 match appearance for the club and scored 14 goals and he helped them to clinch 3rd Place in the 2007/2008 Confederation Cup.
Bayelsa United F.C. (2009-2010)
On 10 January 2009, Jonah Abutu pen a year contract with another Nigeria Professional Football League side Bayelsa United F.C. based in Yenagoa, Bayelsa, Nigeria helping the side to make Semi Final list in the CAF Champions league 2009/2010. He made a total appearance of 27 for the club and scoring 4 goals as a Defensive Midfielder.
Dolphins F.C. (2010-2011)
Jonah Abutu join Dolphins F.C. of Port-Harcourt Nigeria, a Nigeria Professional Football side, making a total match appearance of 21 and scoring 4 goals.
Lobi Stars F.C. (2011-2012)
In the 2011/2012 Nigeria Professional Football League Season, Jonah Abutu sign a year contract with Lobi Stars F.C. a Nigeria Professional Football League side based in Makurdi, Nigeria. Jonah Abutu made a total appearance of 35 and scoring 9 good goals in the league. He helped the side to clinch 3rd position on the league table at the end of the season.
Sharks F.C. (2013-2013)
Jonah Abutu rejoin Sharks F.C. of Port-Harcourt on one-year loan. He made 15 match appearance and scoring just 2 goals.
Enyimba International F.C. (2013-2014)
On 5 January 2013 Jonah Abutu sign a six months contract with the seven times Champions of the Nigeria Professional Football League side Enyimba International F.C. base in the city of Aba, Nigeria. In this six-month period, Jonah Abutu made a total match appearance of 11 and did not score any goal for the side.
Taraba F.C. (2014-2015)
In the middle of the 2014/2015 league season, Jonah Abutu join Taraba F.C. a Professional Football League side based in Makurdi, Nigeria on a loan spell, making 15 match appearances for the side without scoring a goal.
Speranța Nisporeni (2015-2017)
On the 18th November, 2016, Jonah Abutu pen 2-year contract with the Moldova top division side Speranța Nisporeni a Professional league side based in Moldova.
International career
In November 2012 he was called up to the Nigeria, he was featured in 3 friendly matches between Nigeria with 3 West African countries.
Honours
Club
- Sharks: Confederation Cup: 3rd Place 2007/2008.
- Bayelsa: CAF Champions League: Semi Finals 2009/2010.
- Lobi Stars: Nigeria Premier League: 3rd Position 2011/2012.