Portadown Football Club is delighted to announce that Josh Ukek has signed a contract extension to remain at the club until the summer of 2026.
The 25 year old made the move to Shamrock Park in August after spending last season with Welsh side Bala Town, scoring 5 goals in 19 appearances. Prior to his move to Wales, Josh was with Leinster Senior League Senior Divison side Bluebell United and also had a short spell at Lucan United.
Since making his Portadown debut against Glentoran on 17 August 2024 the forward has scored 3 goals in 13 appearances.
On Josh’s new deal, Ports manager Niall Currie commented
We’re delighted Josh has agreed to extend until 2026.
As I said about Ahu (Obhakhan), it’s very important we make sure we keep our talent here at the club so we no longer have such a big turn over every season, that’s our plans ahead.
We believe Josh is a top talent with a lot to learn still but completely at the right club for that now, he’s a massive game changer on his day and we want that to evolve now with consistency. He’s a great lad and has found his home with us so here’s to watching this exciting young player develop and as always special mention to Shane Dolan, our head of ROI recruitment.
We can also confirm that Cathair Friel has departed the club. The striker had made 3 appearances for the club since returning in the summer following a successful loan spell in 2023.