Real Tamale United will kick-start the 2023/2024 Ghana Premier League season playing at home against Accra Hearts of Oak at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium in Tamale on Friday, September 15, 2023.
RTU will come into the match without some key players: Stephen Badu Dankwa, Abdul Manaf Umar, Nurudeen Yussif Mohammed, Kwame Boakye, Roland Frimpong, Sadat Mohammed, and Mathew Abayase.
Also, forward Issah Kuka has returned to Hearts of Oak after completing a one-season loan deal at RTU last season.
The Phobians will also start the new season without Gladson Awako, Junior Kaaba, Yassan Oatching, Caleb Amankwah, Robert Addo Sowah, and Robert Addo Sowah.
Since Real Tamale United’s return to the topflight league in the 2021/22 season, they have yet to lose a game against Hearts of Oak in four encounters, securing three wins and one draw.
Hearts of Oak have bolster their squad with the signing of center back Kelvin Osei Asibey from Eleven Wonders, and Kofi Agbesimah from Bechem United.
The have also brought in Micheal Ampadu, Liventus Attur, Martin Karikari, and Rapheal Amponsah, as well as the appointment of new head coach Martinus Koopman.
Real Tamale United will rely on new signings such as Christan Gyan from Pride of the North, Faisal Dauda from Kintampo Top Talent, Mohammed Abuu from Wa Suntaa, and Abdul Aziz from Ebusua Dwarfs.
The game is set to be broadcast live on Startimes Adepa channel 247 on Friday, September 15, 2023, at 6 pm.