Real Tamale United Explained
Clubname: | Real Tamale United |
Current: | 2021–22 Season |
Fullname: | Real Tamale United |
Ground: | Tamale Stadium |
Capacity: | 20,000 |
League: | Ghana Premier League |
Season: | 2021 |
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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.
History
The club was founded in 1976 by the first chairman Alhaji Adam.H (Progress).[5]
Support
Rivalries
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
1997–98
- GN Bank Division One League: 1
2015–16
Performance in CAF competitions
3 appearances
1992 – First Round
1996 – disqualified in First Round
1998 – First Round
Current squad
As of 14 October 2022.
Previous players
- Category:Real Tamale United players
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: El Alawa. Razak. 31 January 2015. Can RTU rise again?. 1 July 2021. Graphic Online. Graphic Ghana.
- Web site: Doudu. Samuel. 28 April 2017. Nasona Oil sponsors RTU. 1 July 2021. Graphic Online. Graphic Ghana. en-gb.
- Web site: Yahaya. Moses Kofi. A Northern Star Fades; the Demise of RTU. 2021-07-01. en-GB.
- Web site: Real Tamale United gain promotion to the Ghana Premier League after 8-year absence - MyJoyOnline.com. 2021-12-15. www.myjoyonline.com. en-US.
- Web site: Ghana: 25 yrs of Real Tamale United; The pride of the North . Abagali . Caesar . 16 June 2003 . AllAfrica . 2020-04-04 .
- Web site: 2021-03-18. Tamale City vs Steadfast FC derby headlines match day 12 fixtures in Zone One. 2021-03-19. GhanaSoccernet. en.
- Web site: Association. Ghana Football. Tamale City vs Steadfast FC derby headlines match day 12 fixtures in Zone One. 2021-03-19. www.ghanafa.org. en.
- Web site: Association. Ghana Football. Zone One Preview: Steadfast FC clash with Real Tamale United, Arsenal chase victory against Wamanafo, Bofoakwa host Wa Suntaa. 2021-03-19. www.ghanafa.org. en.
- Web site: Quaye. Samuel. 6 September 2021. RTU appoints new CEO. 18 October 2021. Ghana News Agency.