WINGER Ormon Okunaiya has signed a permanent deal with Ballymena United after spending the summer on trial at the Showgrounds.

The 23-year-old began his career at Larne where he spent three seasons before joining Glenavon in 2007. He has since had a short spell at Dungannon Swifts and spent last season at Championship side, Carrick Rangers.

Manager Roy Walker told BBC Online; "Orman has played well and scored some good goals so we are glad to have him on board."

The tricky right winger has been in fine form for the Sky Blues, scoring three times in pre-season with goals against Dunmurry Rec, Larne and Raceview.