RTU players protest unpaid salaries, refuse training

Real Tamale United (RTU) players are boycotting training ahead of their Ghana Premier League match against Heart of Lions, demanding unpaid pay and bonuses.

According to coach Abdul Mumin Abdulai, the players have not gotten their salaries in about five months. Meanwhile, the coach has not been paid in almost a year.

“The players boycotted Wednesday’s training because they haven’t received their salaries in nearly five months, plus some unpaid bonuses,” Abdulai told Akoma FM. “Our situation is dire, and we require immediate help.”

Abdulai revealed that the players have been relying on their own means to survive, but their morale has suffered owing to a lack of financial motivation.

“Some of us can’t say anything, but the players have a weapon and are refusing to train, which speaks volumes to me,” he said. “We’re trying to figure out how to put our heads together with a little psychology.”

Despite the challenges, Abdulai remains optimistic that RTU may avoid relegation if things improve rapidly.

 “It’s a tough one, but we can still avoid relegation if things turn around today,” he said.

The club’s financial problems have been ongoing for some time, and it appears that they are taking a toll on the players and coaches.

RTU is currently at the bottom of the league table, and their financial problems are expected to make it tough for them to compete successfully.

The players’ boycott of training demonstrates their unhappiness and displeasure with the current state of affairs at the club.

It remains to be seen whether the club’s administration will take action to address the problem and ensure that the players receive the compensation they deserve.