Portadown Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of 25 year old Josh Ukek.
Ukek, who can play anywhere across the front three, makes the move to Shamrock Park after spending the past season with Welsh side Bala Town, scoring 5 goals in 19 apperances. He also played and scored in Bala Town’s UEFA Conference League First Qualifying Round defeat against Paide Linnameeskond in July.
Prior to his move to Wales Josh was with Leinster Senior League Senior Divison side Bluebell United, helping the club to the Charlie Cahill Cup by scoring the only goal in a 1-0 win against St Francis FC in May 2023. He would also have a short spell at Lucan United, who also compete in the Leinster Senior League Senior Divison.
On adding the attacker to his squad, Niall Currie commented
The signing of Josh has been a drawn out saga but we’re delighted to finally get him over the line.
A huge thank you to the board as this one has dragged on somewhat but the lads pedigree is there for all to see after playing in the Welsh Premier League.
He can play both sides, either wing and he can also play in a ten so he gives us great options either side and that direct pace that we’ve been searching for.
Josh added
I’m delighted to sign with this massive club as I’ve heard great things about it from the fans.
I’m really eager to get stuck in and win games. Niall Currie and Shane Dolan have been very influential in getting me here as the project they have looks very promising so I’m really delighted to be on board.
We wish to place on record our thanks to Bala Town for their co-operation in relation to Josh’s move to Portadown.
