Real Tamale United (RTU) has apologised to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and their supporters for fielding unregistered players in their league game against Dreams FC in Dawu.
Despite suffering an 8-1 defeat, the main issue was RTU’s decision to use players who were not registered for the match.
Due to six months of unpaid salaries, the club’s registered players boycotted the game, prompting the management to take Division Two players to Dawu.
The GFA has charged the club and is currently investigating the situation, while Dreams FC has also lodged a protest.
The Dawu-based team stated they played the match under protest after their captain and team manager raised concerns about RTU’s use of incorrect players.
In their statement, RTU mentioned they had responded to the GFA’s charge and emphasized that it was not their intention to undermine Ghana football.
“The action was never deliberate and was never intended to ridicule our beautiful game. The club has gone through some difficult moments this year, a situation that is culminating in our exit from the Premier League.
“The club, however, appeals for mercy and sympathy from the general public and the GFA as we strive to reorganise and build a team that all of us will be proud of. We express our regret once more and assure you that this will never happen again. The club is sorry,” the statement read.