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RTU’s Financial Crisis Forces Boycott; Unregistered Players to Take on Dreams FC Today June 12 2024.

In a dramatic turn of events, the first team players of Real Tamale United (RTU) have declared a boycott of their upcoming match against Dreams FC due to unresolved issues regarding unpaid wages.

The match, scheduled for this afternoon, will now feature unregistered players hastily assembled to fill in the gaps left by the absent first team.RTU, currently languishing at the bottom of the league with just 31 points, has been grappling with financial difficulties for months.

The players allege that they have not received their salaries for the past months, and despite multiple assurances from the club’s administration, the funds have not materialized, leading to growing frustration among the squad.

In an interview with Accra based Asempa fm, deputy captain Baba Kushibo expressed regret but says it is a collective decision taken in the best interest of the team. “We have shown patience and professionalism, but the continuous delays in our wages have left us with no other choice but to take this drastic step.

We regret any inconvenience caused to our fans and the league but hope this action will prompt the club to address our grievances promptly.” RTU’s management, caught off guard by the boycott, has scrambled to field a team for today’s match.

Sources within the club reveal that a mixture of lower division side Galaxy fc members and local amateur players have been enlisted to wear the RTU jersey against Dreams FC. The Ghana Premier League, which oversees the matches, has yet to issue an official statement regarding the situation.

However, the league’s rules stipulate strict penalties for teams failing to field a team for scheduled matches, including possible fines and point deductions.

Fans and pundits alike have expressed concern over the broader implications of this boycott. As the clock ticks closer to kickoff, all eyes will be on RTU to see how their makeshift team performs under these extraordinary circumstances.

Story Rafiq Abdulai

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Parliament Approves $300 Million World Bank Facility to Transform Secondary Education

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Published: July 21, 2026

Published at: 7: 53Pm

By Saibu Terry

Parliament has approved a US$300 million credit facility between the Government of Ghana and the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank Group to support the country’s secondary education sector.

The financing will be used to implement the Secondary Education for Transformation for Access, Relevance and Results for Jobs Project, which seeks to expand access to quality secondary education while improving learning outcomes and employability.

Presenting the Finance Committee’s report to the House, Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Isaac Adongo, explained that the facility is designed to increase equitable access to secondary education, eliminate the double-track system, and enhance the quality and labour-market relevance of both secondary and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes.

According to him, the project will help strengthen Ghana’s education system by ensuring that students acquire the knowledge and skills needed to meet the demands of the modern job market.

Following the approval, the Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, expressed appreciation to Parliament for endorsing the agreement. He noted that the funding would play a significant role in strengthening Ghana’s education system and advancing the government’s efforts to provide accessible, relevant, and quality secondary education for all.

The approval marks a major investment in Ghana’s education sector and is expected to support ongoing reforms aimed at improving infrastructure, expanding access, enhancing teaching and learning, and better preparing students for employment and national development.

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Abdul Fatawu Issahaku Completes Permanent Move to Ipswich Town

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Published: July 21, 2026

Published at: 4:47Pm

BY Saibu Terry

Ghana international winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has completed a permanent transfer from Leicester City to Ipswich Town, signing a five-year contract with the newly promoted Premier League club.

Ipswich Town confirmed the signing on Monday, announcing that the 22-year-old has joined the club for an undisclosed fee after successfully completing the transfer from Leicester City. 

Fatawu, who impressed during his spell at Leicester and represented Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, is expected to add pace, creativity, and attacking flair to Kieran McKenna’s side as they prepare for the new Premier League campaign. 

The move marks another significant step in the career of the Black Stars winger, who has established himself as one of Ghana’s brightest attacking talents.

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Sankara Nationals FC Appoint Abubakari Nassam as New Head Coach

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Published: July 21, 2026

Published at: 4:21Pm

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Sankara Nationals FC have officially announced the appointment of experienced tactician Abubakari Nassam as the club’s new Head Coach ahead of the 2026/27 Access Bank Division One League season.

The Yendi-based club confirmed the appointment in an official statement, expressing confidence that Coach Nassam’s vast coaching experience will strengthen the team’s ambitions for the upcoming campaign.

Coach Nassam joins Sankara Nationals after successful spells with both the men’s and women’s teams of FC Samartex, as well as Steadfast FC. His experience across different levels of Ghanaian football is expected to provide the technical leadership needed as the club prepares for another competitive Division One League season.

The club welcomed the new manager with a warm message, saying: “We are delighted to unveil Coach Abubakari Nassam as the new Head Coach of Sankara Nationals FC. We are confident that the wealth of experience he has gained over the years will be a tremendous asset as we prepare for the upcoming Access Bank Division One League season. Welcome to the Sankara Nationals FC family, Coach. Amaraaba Coach!”

Supporters of the “Warriors of SankaraYili” will be hoping Nassam’s appointment marks the beginning of a successful era as the club targets a strong performance in the new Division One League season.

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