Real Tamale United, often abbreviated as RTU, is a football club based in Tamale, Northern Region of Ghana.[1][2][3] The team was relegated to the second tier Division One League in 2013. In 2021, RTU sealed promotion back to the first tier Ghana Premier League after beating Unity FC 2 - 0 on the last day of the Division One League Season.[4] Their home stadium is 21,000 Seater Capacity Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium in Tamale. They relocated to their current grounds from the Kaladan Park after the 2008 African Cup of Nations.
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| Full name | Real Tamale United | ||
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| Founded | 1976 | ||
| Ground | Tamale Stadium | ||
| Capacity | 20,000 | ||
| League | Ghana Premier League | ||
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History edit
The club was founded in 1976 by the first chairman Alhaji Adam.H (Progress).[5]
Support edit
Rivalries edit
Real Tamale United has rivalries with Steadfast FC, Tamale City FC. All three clubs are located in Tamale, Ghana, therefore causing an interesting and fierce rivalry amongst one another.[6][7][8]
Honours edit
- Ghana Telecom Gala: 1
- 1997–98
- GN Bank Division One League: 1
- 2015–16
Performance in CAF competitions edit
- CAF Cup: 3 appearances
- 1992 – First Round
- 1996 – disqualified in First Round
- 1998 – First Round
Current squad edit
As of 14 October 2022. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Management edit
| Position | Name |
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| Chief Executive Officer | Kassim Perez[9] |
Previous players edit
References edit
- ^ El Alawa, Razak (31 January 2015). "Can RTU rise again?". Graphic Online. Graphic Ghana. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ Doudu, Samuel (28 April 2017). "Nasona Oil sponsors RTU". Graphic Online. Graphic Ghana. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ Yahaya, Moses Kofi. "A Northern Star Fades; the Demise of RTU". Retrieved 2021-07-01.
- ^ "Real Tamale United gain promotion to the Ghana Premier League after 8-year absence - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
- ^ Abagali, Caesar (16 June 2003). "Ghana: 25 yrs of Real Tamale United; The pride of the North". AllAfrica. Retrieved 2020-04-04.
- ^ "Tamale City vs Steadfast FC derby headlines match day 12 fixtures in Zone One". GhanaSoccernet. 2021-03-18. Retrieved 2021-03-19.
- ^ Association, Ghana Football. "Tamale City vs Steadfast FC derby headlines match day 12 fixtures in Zone One". www.ghanafa.org. Retrieved 2021-03-19.
- ^ Association, Ghana Football. "Zone One Preview: Steadfast FC clash with Real Tamale United, Arsenal chase victory against Wamanafo, Bofoakwa host Wa Suntaa". www.ghanafa.org. Retrieved 2021-03-19.
- ^ Quaye, Samuel (6 September 2021). "RTU appoints new CEO". Ghana News Agency. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
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