RTU coach accused of match-fixing

Real Tamale United (RTU) coach Abdul Mumin Abdulai has been asked to step aside after allegations of match-fixing were levelled against him.

The team is embroiled in controversy following the protest of irate fans raising concerns about the coach’s integrity prompting the club’s management to launch a thorough investigation.

The accusations arose after RTU’s disappointing 2-1 home defeat to Nsoatreman FC over the weekend.

Despite taking an early lead through Mankuyeli Mohammed’s goal in the 28th minute, RTU succumbed to pressure, conceding an own goal and a late strike by Nsoatreman’s Collins Kudjoe.

Supporters expressed outrage, attributing the loss to what they perceived as dubious substitutions made by coach Abdul Mumin Abdulai during the match.

According to them, these substitutions significantly weakened the team, enabling Nsoatreman to capitalise and secure victory.

“As you know we were the first team to score and when we came back for the second half, after some 10 to 15 minutes before they could equalize the goal.

What happened was that some substitutions were made and immediately after the substitutions, they got the opportunity to equalise the goal,” Abdul Mohammed, the Public Relations Officer for RTU disclosed to Akoma Sports.

“That’s what angered the supporters because they realised that the players he took off were uncalled for and unnecessary because immediately he took them off, the Nsoatreman equalized.

They felt that the actions of the coach led to the defeat,” he continued.

In response to the supporters’ concerns, coach Abdulai has been temporarily relieved of his duties, with an assistant coach overseeing training sessions.

This precautionary measure aims to ensure an impartial investigation and prevent potential disruptions from disgruntled supporters.

The Pride of the North are currently bottom of the table and six points away from danger with just 25 points after 27 games.

Their next game will be a more difficult fixture against league leaders FC Samartex.