Born in April 1942 in the Greater Accra suburb of Old Fadama, Jawondo's football story extends beyond the borders of Ghana.
He carved a legendary figure for himself after playing for some number of clubs in the country to earn a Black Stars call up in 1971
He played for the Phobians between 1968 to 1970 after joining the Ghanaian football powerful house from Accra Standfast, where he played for a season.
A photo of Abubakar Jawondo during his days at Koforidua Easter Rovers
He later shifted his attention to Koforidua Rovers in a short stint before landing in Nigeria's Kano Pillas between 1971 to 1972.
He however returned to the country to offer his longest football services to Agona Fankobaa in Central region, spending six years with the Swedru-based club between 1972-1980.
His soccer mastery at the flanks earned him call up into the Black Star a friendly game against Romania in 4th February 1971, where he featured in the famous 3-1 victory over the Eastern European country.
He also worked at the Ghana Armed Forces in a voluntary service to the nation.
He had 11 children but is now survived by 8.
Below is the profile of the late Abubakar Jawondo
Name:Alhaji Abubakar Jawando ( aka Alhaji Inkuku or Wofa)
Father:Alhaji Omaru Jawando
Mother:Hajia Fati Matan Malam Jawando
Date of Birth:4th April,1942
Place of Birth:Old Fadama,Accra
Father of Abdul-Wahab Jawando
Head of Sports,Marhaba FM
Head of Sports,Gaskia TV
Children:11 (now 8)
Grand Children:17 (now 16)
Schools Attended: Accra Primary (Central Mosque)
Middle Sch:Kaneshie Crew Avenue Middle school(1958-1961)
Place of Work:
(A)Worker Brigade No.34856
(B)Arm Forces Volunteee Force No.162569(3yrs)
FOOTBALL(TEAMS PLAYED)
Accra Stanfast:1967-1968
Accra Hearts of Oak:1968-1970
Koforidua Eastern Rover:1970-1971
Nigeria Kano Pillars:1971-1972
Swedru Fankobaah:1972-1980
Died:28th February, 2022