Striker Ukek joins Larne from Portadown

Irish Premiership champions Larne have announced the signing of forward Josh Ukek following the expiry of his contract at Portadown.Ukek made 61 appearances for the Ports and scored 15 goals during his two campaigns at Shamrock Park.The Inver Reds are aiming to build on last year's success when they lifted the Gibson Cup for the third time in the past four seasons. This news follows the announcement that prolific striker Andy Ryan had left Larne to return to Scotland. "Ever since I spoke with Ga