Real Tamale United have secured a promotion to the Ghana Premier League after beating Unity FC on Sunday afternoon.

The Tamale based side defeated Unity FC 2-0 at the Aliu Mahama Stadium in Tamale to complete their nine year wait return to the Ghanaian top-flight.

Their win added to Bofoakwa’s draw against Berekum Arsenal at the Golden City Park ensure their qualifications.

Tied on 65 points, RTU secured promotion over Bofoakwa with a better head-to-head after drawing goalless with the Otedola Boys in Sunyani and winning 2-0 in Tamale in the reverse fixture.

RTU were relegated from the Ghana Premier League in April 2013 after losing 4-1 to New Edubiase United with seven matches to the end of the season.