RTU condemned to relegation after their loss to Asante Kotoko

RTU condemned to relegation

Real Tamale United (RTU) has been relegated from the Ghana Premier League after losing 2-0 to Asante Kotoko on Saturday at the Naa Sheriga Sports Complex. Peter Amidu scored around the hour mark, and Bernard Somuah added a second goal four minutes before the end of the game, ending RTU’s three-year tenure in the top division.

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RTU is currently at the bottom of the league table with 31 points, nine points shy of the safety zone with only two matches left in the 2023/24 season. They have an outstanding match against Dreams FC and will conclude their season against Great Olympics.

The relegation of RTU marks the end of an era for the team, which has struggled to find its footing in the top division. Despite their best efforts, they were unable to escape the drop, and will now have to regroup and rebuild in the second tier.

The loss to Asante Kotoko was a heartbreaking one for RTU, as they had hoped to pull off a surprise win and keep their survival hopes alive. However, it was not meant to be, as Asante Kotoko’s superior quality and experience proved to be too much for them.

Peter Amidu’s goal around the hour mark was a crushing blow for RTU, and Bernard Somuah’s second goal four minutes before the end of the game sealed their fate. Despite their best efforts, RTU was unable to find a way back into the game, and were relegated to the second tier.

The relegation of RTU will be a significant blow to the team and their fans, who had hoped to see them survive in the top division. However, it also presents an opportunity for the team to regroup and rebuild, and to come back stronger in the future.

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Asante Kotoko’s win was a welcome one, as it moved them up to 8th place in the league table. They will now face already relegated Bofoakwa Tano in their final match of the season, and will be looking to end the season on a high note.

The match between RTU and Asante Kotoko was a highly anticipated one, with both teams desperate for points. In the end, it was Asante Kotoko who emerged victorious, and RTU who were relegated to the second tier.

The relegation of RTU is a significant development in the Ghana Premier League, and will have significant implications for the team and their fans. However, it also presents an opportunity for the team to regroup and rebuild, and to come back stronger in the future.

RTU’s relegation is a reminder that the Ghana Premier League is a highly competitive league, and that teams must be at their best to survive. Despite their struggles, RTU has shown flashes of brilliance this season, and will be looking to build on those moments as they regroup and rebuild in the second tier.

In conclusion, the relegation of RTU from the Ghana Premier League is a significant development in the league, and will have significant implications for the team and their fans. Despite their best efforts, RTU was unable to escape the drop, and will now have to regroup and rebuild in the second tier. Asante Kotoko’s win was a welcome one, and they will be looking to end the season on a high note.

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