The Ghana Premier League (GPL) has been rocked by a shocking match between Dreams FC and Real Tamale United (RTU), resulting in a controversial 8-1 scoreline.
The game has sparked intense debate, overshadowing Samartex’s historic championship win and the intense relegation battle between Hearts of Oak and Great Olympics.
The controversy surrounding the match centers on three key points. Firstly, RTU’s first team boycotted the match due to unpaid salaries for six months, a claim reported by Ghana Soccernet.
Secondly, in a desperate bid to fulfill the fixture, RTU’s CEO, Zakaria Safianu, allegedly recruited players from Division Two sides, including Galaxy FC and another unidentified team, leading to a humiliating defeat.
Lastly, Lord Adabo, credited with RTU’s only goal, denied scoring and claimed he didn’t participate in the match, sparking further confusion.
In a post-game interview with Promise Radio, Adabo stated, “I am not the player who scored the RTU goal against Dreams FC today.
I am currently in Tamale and I didn’t play any game today.” The match saw RTU take an early lead, but Dreams FC responded with a five-goal haul from Agyenim Boateng, a brace from Benjamin Bature, and a goal from Dede Ishmael, securing an 8-1 victory.
The incident has raised questions about the league’s integrity and potential repercussions for the entire season.
As the GPL season reaches its climax, the coming days could alter the course of events for the two clubs and potentially the entire league.
The incident has cast a shadow over the league’s reputation, and fans are eagerly waiting to see how the situation unfolds.
With the relegation battle intensifying and the championship race heating up, the GPL season promises to be a thrilling conclusion.
