In what was a thrilling showdown on Sunday, Real Tamale United and league leaders Samartex went head to head in an intense battle on matchday 29 of the Ghana Premier League.
Real Tamale United, who have been facing challenges this season, managed to clinch a crucial victory against Samartex to break their two-game winless streak in the Ghanaian top-flight league. This win came at a crucial time for the Pride of the North as they showed their resilience and determination to secure maximum points against the Timber giants at the Aliu Mahama Stadium.
The embattled RTU faced the match without a substantive coach following the departure of Abdul Mumin Abdulai amidst match-fixing allegations after their previous 2-1 home defeat to Nsoatreman FC. Despite the off-field distractions, RTU managed to put up a strong performance on the pitch and take the lead in the 43rd minute which they held until the final whistle.
Star player Evans Osei Wusu returned to the starting lineup for Samartex after serving a suspension but was unable to make a significant impact as his team suffered a defeat in Tamale.
The win for RTU may have boosted their spirits, but they still find themselves at the bottom of the Premier League table with 28 points after 28 matches played. The team also has an outstanding game against Dreams FC due to their Africa campaign commitments, making their chances of avoiding relegation seem slim with only five games left in the season.
On the other hand, Samartex maintains their position at the top of the league standings with 52 points after 29 games played this season. The loss to RTU will be a setback for them, but they remain strong contenders for the league title as the season heads towards its climax.
