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 30-11-2022 

Diawara goes to Stade Reims

Diawara goes to Stade Reims

OTHER Samba Diawara had been moved back to the RSCA Futures to become an assistant to Guillaume Gillet following the dismissal of Felice Mazzu. However, Diawara had not yet officially accepted the appointment at the Futures. He now reveals that he is leaving RSC Anderlecht and is moving to Stade Reims. Read more »

Soon appointment of new coach

Soon appointment of new coach

OTHER RSC Anderlecht left  for Greece today for their winter training camp. Until further notice, that is still with Robin Veldman as interim head coach. Jesper Fredberg, however, is said to be close to appoint the new coach.  Read more »

Butera among 25 players for training camp

Butera among 25 players for training camp

OTHER Anderlecht has announced a selection of 25 players for the training camp in Crete. The most notable name among them is that of Ethan Butera (photo). Also traveling with him are Nilson Angulo, Theo Leoni and goalkeeper Timon Vanhoutte. Read more »

 29-11-2022 

Salernitana possible solution for Esposito

Salernitana possible solution for Esposito

TRANSFERS The chances of seeing Sebastiano Esposito back at Anderlecht are as good as nil. Anderlecht is working out a solution with Inter about ending the rental. According to Italian journalist Nicolò Schira, Serie A club Salernitana would be an option for the striker. Salernitana is currently in 12th place. Read more »

Day off today, Wednesday departure for Crete

Day off today, Wednesday departure for Crete

OTHER At Neerpede, activities have already resumed, today the players are enjoying a day off, tomorrow morning another training session is scheduled. Later in the day, players and staff will leave for Greece for the winter training camp in Crete until December 7.  Read more »

 27-11-2022 

RSCA Futures loses against Beerschot

RSCA Futures loses against Beerschot

GAMES Beerschot has won 1-2 win at RSCA Futures that did climb into the lead through top scorer Stassin. Before halftime Beerschot still equalized and a little before the hour Thorisson made it 1-2 which put the Antwerp team in the lead for now in the Challenger Pro League. Read more »

RSCA Futsal in Final Four

RSCA Futsal in Final Four

OTHER RSCA Futsal has pulled off a real stunt in the Champions League. It is in the Final Four at the expense of defending champion Barcelona. Anderlecht took first place in its group thanks to the goal difference. Read more »


 25-11-2022 

Mykhailinchenko wins with Shakhtar

Mykhailinchenko wins with Shakhtar

GAMES Bogdan Mykhailinchenko played the whole game of Shakhtar Donetsk against Vorskla, his team won in the last minutes of the game with 3-2. They are second in their championship with five points behind Dnipro. Read more »

N'Diaye sees Senegal win

N'Diaye sees Senegal win

GAMES - OTHER Moussa N'Diaye also remained on the bench for the entire match during Senegal's second match at the World Cup. He saw his teammates win 3-1 against Qatar. Senegal must win against Ecuador on the final day if it wants to advance to the eighth finals. Read more »

Moutha-Sebtaoui to Beerschot

Moutha-Sebtaoui to Beerschot

TRANSFERS Goalkeeper Ilias Moutha-Sebtaoui has signed a contract with Beerschot until the end of this season. The 23-year-old goalie was without a club for a year and a half and trained for some time last season with Anderlecht, his former club. Read more »

RSCA Futsal provides spectacle

RSCA Futsal provides spectacle

GAMES - OTHER RSCA Futsal is currently playing in the Champions League and it is making its presence felt there. After a 3-2 win against MNK Futsal Pula from Croatia, tonight it held European champion FC Barcelona to a 5-5 draw. With a very big win against Romanian Galati on Saturday, RSCA could possibly still make it to the Final Four. Read more »

 24-11-2022 

Hoedt named at Vitesse

Hoedt named at Vitesse

TRANSFERS Vitesse Arnhem are on a poor season and reinforcements during the winter break are imminent. According to Voetbal International, the name of Wesley Hoedt, among others, is mentioned in that regard in Arnhem. Read more »

Stroeykens scores for Belgian U20

Stroeykens scores for Belgian U20

YOUTH With Mario Stroeykens, Noah Sadiki and Alonzo Engwanda, three Anderlecht players came into action with the Belgian U20. In the friendly game against Norway, which the Belgians won 2-1, Stroeykens even scored the first goal. Read more »

 23-11-2022 

Injury for Silva at Portugal U21

Injury for Silva at Portugal U21

INJURIES In a friendly game against of Japan, Fabio Silva was injured in the very first minute. Silva went deep and collided with the Japanese goalkeeper. The severity of the injury is not yet known, but Silva was still able to leave the field on his own power. Read more »


 22-11-2022 

Vertonghen: "I feel ready"

Vertonghen:

INTERVIEWS Jan Vertonghen was given the honor of speaking to the press this afternoon ahead of tomorrow's game against Canada. The Anderlecht defender indicated that his injury is history and that he is ready." Read more »

Anderlecht announces three more friendly games

Anderlecht announces three more friendly games

OTHER Anderlecht has announced the program for the preparation for the second half of the season. After Sociedad already announced the date for their practice match with Anderlecht this morning, we now also know the three other opponents of purple-white. Anderlecht is also going on a training camp. Read more »

Three times to RSCA Futures at bargain price

Three times to RSCA Futures at bargain price

1B Still want to catch an Anderlecht game during the World Cup? Come to the RSCA Futures. During the World Cup, they play three times at Lotto Park. Anderlecht is selling a mini-season ticket for these three games at the advantageous price of 30 euros. Read more »

N'Diaye sees Senegal lose

N'Diaye sees Senegal lose

GAMES Moussa N'Diaye remained on the bench for the entire match in Senegal's first match at the World Cup in Qatar. He watched his mates taking two goals in the closing stages against the Netherlands, losing 2-0. Read more »

"Matching Anderlecht DNA with results"

INTERVIEWS 1B Goalkeeper Rik Vercauteren was between the posts against Dender for the second time in a row. "It's a pity we didn't win again," he said after the match. "We play beautiful football according to the club's DNA, but we also have to match that with results." Read more »

Teodorczyk retires from football

Teodorczyk retires from football

OTHER Former Anderlecht striker Lukasz Teodorczyk is quitting football at the age of 31. The Pole announced this over the weekend via his Instagram page. The many injuries of recent years led him to this decision. Read more »

 21-11-2022 

First defeat for RSCA Women

First defeat for RSCA Women

GAMES The RSCA Women suffered their first defeat of the season this weekend. In the topper against OH Leuven, which like Anderlecht had won all previous matches, purple and white went down 2-3. Read more »

N'Diaye is going to the World Cup after all

N'Diaye is going to the World Cup after all

OTHER Anderlecht has added a third World Cup entrant. Left back Moussa N'Diaye was called up by Senegal because the naturalization papers of Aliou Cissé Ismail Jakobs did not come in order in time. Purple and White announced the news on social media. Read more »

 19-11-2022 

Murillo scores nice free kick (video)

Murillo scores nice free kick (video)

GAMES Amir Murillo scored the only goal for Panama yesterday afternoon in the friendly game against World Cup contender Cameroon. Ten minutes after halftime, the Anderlecht right back put himself behind a free kick more than 20 meters from goal. He kicked the ball delightfully into the bottom right corner. Read more »


 18-11-2022 
 17-11-2022 
 16-11-2022 

Fredberg: "I'm coming for the long term"

Fredberg:

INTERVIEWS Jesper Fredberg spoke with the press yesterday afternoon. Among other things, he talked about his soccer vision and where he wants to go with Anderlecht. "For me, it's a success when everyone can see from the way we play 'that's Anderlecht'. Even if we don't have our shirts on," Fredberg explained. Read more »

Still no clarity on new position Verbeke

Still no clarity on new position Verbeke

OTHER Peter Verbeke will remain absent for at least another four weeks. Chairman Wouter Vandenhaute, who visited Verbeke on Sunday, told that this afternoon. What duties Verbeke will take up after that is not yet known. "But he wants to stay with us and we want to continue with him," he said. Read more »


 15-11-2022 

Veldman no longer head coach

Veldman no longer head coach

OTHER Robin Veldman will no longer stay on as Anderlecht's head coach. That was decided yesterday during a conversation between president Wouter Vandenhaute and new sporting boss Jesper Fredberg. Veldman currently wants to remain assistant. Read more »

Calendar December - January

Calendar December - January

OTHER The Pro League has announced the playing dates and hours for the 1/8th final of the Croky Cup and from playing days 18 to 23. It will be a very spirited schedule for Purple and White. Read more »

Official: Fredberg new CEO Sports

Official: Fredberg new CEO Sports

GAMES Anderlecht has officially announced the arrival of Jesper Fredberg. The 41-year-old Dane will become the new CEO Sports. "Fredberg is known for his innovative view on soccer, targeted choices for modern coaches and attracting and guiding young top talents," Anderlecht reported. Read more »

Refereeing Department: "No red card Arteaga"

Refereeing Department:

OTHER According to the Professional Refereeing Department, Racing Genk's Gerardo Arteaga was unfairly shown a red card in Sunday's match against Anderlecht. "The distance to goal is still far away and Genk player Mark McKenzie can still intervene in this action," it sounds. Yellow would have been correct. Read more »

 14-11-2022 

No World Cup for Ashimeru

No World Cup for Ashimeru

OTHER Majeed Ashimeru is not among the final selection of 26 players Ghana is taking to the World Cup. National coach Otto Addo had included Ashimeru in his pre-selection of 55 players, but he will not make the final World Cup squad. Read more »

Veldman: "No field training for Vertonghen yet"

Veldman:

INJURIES Jan Vertonghen has reported at Tubize today for the start of World Cup preparations. However, he will not train yet. He has not yet recovered from his injury. "Jan is currently still doing all his exercises indoors. Training on the field is not possible yet," Anderlecht coach Robin Veldman told reporters after the game against Genk. Read more »

Anderlecht: "This has no place in a stadium"

Anderlecht:

INTERVIEWS"Unacceptable." That's how the club calls the behaviour a part of the supporters yesterday during the game against Racing Genk. The Pro League, meanwhile, has announced that a consultation with all clubs will take place to deal strictly with flares and other misconduct. Read more »

Easy win for Genk at Lotto Park

Easy win for Genk at Lotto Park

GAMES Anderlecht deservedly lost with 0-2 against a strong Genk. Anderlecht could never really make a fist against the leader who not only set the tempo, but also chose his moments well. Anderlecht could again hardly create any real chances and it was behind the times the whole match. The World Cup put Purple and White out of its misery for a while, but without a famous sporting reinforcement, we shouldn't expect too much from this core even after the World Cup, no matter who would be coach. Read more »

Anderlecht no longer counts on Esposito

Anderlecht no longer counts on Esposito

OTHER Once again no Sebastiano Esposito in yesterday's selection. In fact, according to journalist and Anderlecht watcher Kjell Doms of Het Laatste Nieuws, the young Italian has already left for Italy. According to Doms, Anderlecht is no longer counting on Esposito and is now looking for a solution with Inter. Anderlecht hired Esposito for one season. Read more »

 13-11-2022 

Official: Mazzu to Charleroi

Official: Mazzu to Charleroi

OTHER Felice Mazzu was not long without a club. His old club Charleroi has brought him back in with an indefinite contract that will start from Nov. 28. Nice detail, on the first match day of the competition after the World Cup, Anderlecht plays in Charleroi. Read more »

Arrival of Fredberg almost complete

Arrival of Fredberg almost complete

OTHER Het Laatste Nieuws reports that Anderlecht might soon announce the arrival of Jesper Fredberg. Negotiations with the Dane and with his club Viborg are as good as complete. Het Nieuwsblad even writes that Fredberg might already join the evaluation interview on Robin Veldman on Monday. Read more »

Other coach remains an option

Other coach remains an option

OTHER Anderlecht is not yet sure whether it will continue with Robin Veldman as head coach. On Monday, the various parties will meet for the first time on this matter. Anderlecht wants to work with Veldman in the longer term and therefore doubts whether keeping him T1 is the best option. Read more »

 12-11-2022 
 11-11-2022 

Anderlecht eliminates Lierse after long penalty kick series

Anderlecht eliminates Lierse after long penalty kick series

GAMES The cup match between Lierse and Anderlecht failed to produce a winner after ninety minutes. Even the extensions were a measure of nothing, although the home team still had the best chances. Especially De Schrijver showed himself in the extra half hour with a dangerous header and a shot. Penalty kicks had to decide this sad spectacle and lady luck was in Anderlecht's favor (after a miserable series). Read more »

 10-11-2022 

Veldman: "During World Cup evaluation about my future"

Veldman:

INTERVIEWS Will Anderlecht continue with Robin Veldman as head coach? The Dutchman is not currently occupied with it, he said at his press conference yesterday. "The chairman and I are in daily contact, but mainly about match-related matters. The evaluation about me personally will happen during the World Cup break." Read more »

"Important that Stassin plays every week"

INTERVIEWS No more Lucas Stassin in the first team selection the last few games. A conscious choice, according to coach Robin Veldman. The Dutchman will let Stassin train with the first team, but he will play games with the RSCA Futures. "A striker at his age has to grow by playing games," Veldman said.
  Read more »

Ivorian striker Krasso linked to Anderlecht

Ivorian striker Krasso linked to Anderlecht

TRANSFERS The next striker name to be linked to Anderlecht is that of Jean-Philippe Krasso. The brand new Ivorian international is due to end his contract at Saint-Etienne in June and does not want to renew. According to France Blue, Anderlecht is one of the clubs now wanting him. Read more »

"Hoedt continues to train on his own"

INTERVIEWS Wesley Hoedt will no longer play for Anderlecht before the World Cup. Coach Robin Veldman confirmed that at his press call yesterday afternoon. "Wesley is still training separately and that will remain so for the time being. He will also not be in the selection for the next two games," Veldman said. Read more »

Veldman: "Silva was frustrated with himself"

Veldman:

INTERVIEWS Anderlecht coach Robin Veldman had a conversation with Fabio Silva on Monday about the sulkiness he showed Sunday at Antwerp after his substitution. "That he was disappointed is ok, but this was not the right reaction," Veldman said. The coach went on to say that Silva still needs to get used to his new assignments. Read more »

Veldman: "Trebel is very engaged with the team"

Veldman:

INTERVIEWS Faster than expected, Adrien Trebel made his return Sunday after a shoulder injury. Coach Robin Veldman spoke very highly of the Frenchman yesterday afternoon at his press conference before the cup game against Lierse. "He has the leadership ability to steer the team and be my extension on the field," Veldman said. Read more »

"Situation Vertonghen is evaluated day by day"

INTERVIEWS It remains to be seen whether Jan Vertonghen will play tonight against Lierse or Sunday against Genk. "We are looking at his day by day. Whether his injury is improving, whether it's a risk. Day by day we are looking at where he stands. Whether he can play tonight or Sunday, we won't know until later today," Veldman told his press conference. Read more »

RSCA Futures win friendly game against MVV

RSCA Futures win friendly game against MVV

GAMES The RSCA Futurs played a friendly game yesterday afternoon against MVV, the number two team in the Dutch second division. Purple and white won 0-1. Ilias Takidine (photo) scored after a strong action by Enock Agyei on the right wing. Sebastiano Esposito also played. Read more »

 09-11-2022 

RSCA Futsal knows its opponent in the Belgian Cup

RSCA Futsal knows its opponent in the Belgian Cup

OTHER The draw for the 1/8 finals of the Belgian cup took place yesterday. Anderlecht will play at the Belleheide Center in Roosdaal on December 2nd against Futsal Besiktas Gent. Gent are currently playing in the second division. The schedule of the game and the practical details about the ticket sales will be announced later.  Read more »

 08-11-2022 

Overview of loaned players

Overview of loaned players

GAMESKristoffer Olsson played the whole game with  Midtjylland against Nordsjaelland, his team got a good split on the score of 0-0 against the leader of the competition. They are eighth in the ranking. Read more »

Tim Matthys already leaving Anderlecht

Tim Matthys already leaving Anderlecht

OTHER Tim Matthys is leaving Anderlecht to become the new sports director of KV Mechelen. Newspapers report. The deal would be finalized and Matthys would leave immediately. Matthys had been working for Anderlecht for less than a year.  Read more »

Silva back to Wolverhampton in January?

Silva back to Wolverhampton in January?

OTHER Based on English reports, newspapers are writing tonight that Wolverhampton are thinking of bringing Fabio Silva back in January. Het Laatste Nieuws knows that Anderlecht did not yet receive any demand in that direction. The English also do not have a recall clause. Read more »

 07-11-2022 

Hoedt chose smartphone over tactical discussion

Hoedt chose smartphone over tactical discussion

OTHER According to Het Laatste Nieuws, it's over and out for Wesley Hoedt at Anderlecht. According to the newspaper, when he heard Thursday that he would not start against Silkeborg, the defender gave a very uninterested impression and preferred his smartphone and airpods to the tactical discussion. Read more »

Van Crombrugge: "Now focus on recovery"

Van Crombrugge:

INTERVIEWS For the second time in four days Anderlecht was able to keep the zero. That obviously pleased goalkeeper Hendrik Van Crombrugge. "Especially the way he did it," said the captain. "Everyone battled for the ball. The boys showed team spirit and I also took out a few." Read more »

Refaelov: "Boys did a great job"

Refaelov:

INTERVIEWS For Lior Refaelov, the trip to the Bosuil was a return to a place where he experienced three great seasons. That he picked up a point with Anderlecht satisfied him. "If you look at the average age of our team, it is incredible with what self-confidence we start and how much character we show," said the experienced midfielder. Read more »

Anderlecht battles to a point

Anderlecht battles to a point

GAMES Anderlecht drew 0-0 at Antwerp. Anderlecht escaped the deficit several times, although they played well before halftime. Offensively, however, Purple White could not show anything tonight, but it could have had a penalty kick after halftime after a pushing error on Amuzu. The point does not do Anderlecht much good in the ranking, but it can be a boost for the important cup match at Lierse. Read more »

Lukaku surprises U8 during training

Lukaku surprises U8 during training

OTHER Romelu Lukaku paid a visit to Anderlecht's youth academy a few days ago. The U8 players were very happy to have their picture taken with the top scorer of the Red Devils. Lukaku is currently rehabilitating in Belgium from a hamstring injury. Read more »

 06-11-2022 

Preview: Antwerp - Anderlecht

Preview: Antwerp - Anderlecht

GAMES With a visit to Antwerp, Anderlecht will face a difficult task tonight. During the previous matches, the purple and white played very nice at times, but still made it unnecessarily difficult for themselves. Against the Great Old, Anderlecht can take a step forward. Read more »

Victory for RSCA Women in Ghent

Victory for RSCA Women in Ghent

DAMES The RSCA Women booked a nice 0-4 win yesterday on the field of AA Gent, the former club of coach Dave Mattheus (photo). Against the number four in the standings, though, purple and white could only break the spell on the hour.  Read more »

 05-11-2022 

Selection: Without dissatisfied Hoedt to Antwerp

Selection: Without dissatisfied Hoedt to Antwerp

GAMES Two surprises in the selection for the match at Antwerp. First, Trebel is back in the selection for the first time after his injury. Second, there is no sign of Wesley Hoedt. The Dutchman is said to be dissatisfied with his current status as a bench player and was therefore not included in the selection. Possibly this means that Anderlecht opens the door for a departure of the defender in the next mercato. Read more »

 04-11-2022 
 03-11-2022 

U18s win against Utrecht

U18s win against Utrecht

YOUTH In this holiday period and before a trip to OHL on Saturday, coaches René Peeters and Benoit Haegeman reviewed their selection in a friendly match against FC Utrecht yesterday. RSCA won 2-0, one goal per half, thanks to Amadou Diallo and Ebenezer Agyei (photo) Read more »

Fredberg may opt for Anderlecht

Fredberg may opt for Anderlecht

OTHER Jesper Fredberg is currently studying the proposal made to him by Anderlecht to become sports director. That is what Het Nieuwsblad read in Danish media. Fredberg is expected to take up the offer, it sounds. Read more »

Clément joins staff first team

Clément joins staff first team

OTHER Roel Clément is making an immediate switch from the U14 staff to the one of the first team. This is what Het Laatste Nieuws knows. Clément thus solves the problem that head coach Robin Veldman does not have the required Pro Licence diploma. Clément, who has been working at purple and white for many years, does. Read more »

"Only opinion of people within club counts"

INTERVIEWS Hendrik Van Crombrugge faced some criticism after the game against Eupen, but that did not stop him from addressing the press yesterday. "Yes, that goal against Eupen was my mistake, but it is not because you make a mistake that you are suddenly a bad goalkeeper," he said. Read more »

Still Anderlecht fans at Silkeborg stadium tonight?

Still Anderlecht fans at Silkeborg stadium tonight?

OTHER According to Het Nieuwsblad, 'many Anderlecht fans' seem to be able to get tickets for tonight's European match in and against Silkeborg through Danish channels after all. However, no Anderlecht fans will be allowed, a punishment from UEFA for misconduct during the match at West Ham. Read more »

 02-11-2022 

Tonight decision on Verschaeren

Tonight decision on Verschaeren

INJURIES Can Yari Verschaeren play against Silkeborg tomorrow or not? Tonight after the last training session before the game, the decision will be made. Coach Robin Veldman told that at his pre-match press conference. Read more »

 01-11-2022 

4 youngsters from Anderlecht at the U16 Val-de-Marne Tournament

4 youngsters from Anderlecht at the U16 Val-de-Marne Tournament

YOUTH The Belgian U16 national team starts today the friendly tournament in Val-de-Marne (Fr) together with Switzerland, Italy and France. For this gathering, national coach David Penneman has called up 4 players from the RSCA Academy. Maël Debondt (photo), Nunzio Engwanda-Ongena, Konstantinos Karetsas and Alexander Reumers will wear the colours of the Diablotins.  Read more »