Dreams FC have officially protested against Real Tamale United (RTU) following their. Ghana Premier League match on Wednesday in Dawu, which resulted in a staggering 8-1 victory for Dreams FC.
The extraordinary scoreline has sparked controversy, with many suspecting the match may have been manipulated.
This scandal erupted after reports surfaced that RTU’s first-team players boycotted the match due to six months of unpaid salaries. Consequently, the club allegedly fielded players from Division Two side Galaxy FC and another unnamed team. These allegations have cast a shadow over the legitimacy of the match.
Dreams FC submitted their protest to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) on Thursday, claiming RTU used unqualified players. The protest is based on verbal objections made by Dreams FC’s club captain and team manager before kickoff, who expressed doubts about the identities of the RTU players during the inspection. These objections were recorded by the match officials before the game started.
Dreams FC has decided not to make any further comments on the matter as it is now under the jurisdiction of the GFA’s relevant judicial body.
In response to the controversy, the GFA Disciplinary Committee has charged Real Tamale United and initiated an investigation into the incident. With the league set to conclude this weekend, the scandal threatens to overshadow the season’s end.
RTU, already relegated, will not see their position in the league affected by the protest. However, if found guilty, the club could face severe penalties. The outcome of this investigation will be closely watched as it has significant implications for the integrity of the Ghana Premier League.