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 24-04-2016 
 23-04-2016 

Suarez resumes full training

Suarez resumes full training

INJURIES Matias Suarez resumed full training with the rest of the group after his illness. However, the match against KV Ostend comes too early for him. The Argentinian striker should be ready for next week's match. Read more »

Who will be left back tomorrow?

Who will be left back tomorrow?

GAMES Alexander Büttner did not play a great match against AA Ghent and Frank Acheampong caused an unnecessary penalty kick. Olivier Deschacht is suffering from an injury. Who will Besnik Hasi choose as left defender tomorrow? Read more »

 22-04-2016 

Stupid penalty foul decides over leadership

Stupid penalty foul decides over leadership

GAMES The match against AA Ghent and RSC Anderlecht ended on a 1-1 tie, which means Anderlecht climbs next to Club Bruges to the top of the Jupiler Pro League. AA Ghent are coming one point closer, which means there is still a three-point-gap. Read more »


 21-04-2016 

Preview: AA Ghent - RSC Anderlecht

Preview: AA Ghent - RSC Anderlecht

GAMES Are Anderlecht able to take over the first rank in the Belgian League from Club Bruges, are AA Ghent coming back in the title race? The match between AA Ghent and RSC Anderlecht will have a serious influence on the rest of the season. Read more »

Proto may leave for free

Proto may leave for free

TRANSFERS Silvio Proto has a contract until June 2017 but would like to add minimum two more years to this contract. If Anderlecht and the goalie do not reach an agreement, Proto is allowed to leave free of charge this summer. Read more »

 20-04-2016 

Badji takes over right back position

Badji takes over right back position

INJURIES - OTHER Besnik Hasi admitted more or less he will be using Stéphane Badji as a right back in the match against AA Ghent. "He played quite well against Izequierdo, and he is a fast player as well", Hasi commented. His opponent in Ghent will probably be Mbark Boussoufa. Read more »

UEFA praise Bourard

UEFA praise Bourard

YOUTH UEFA made a shortlist of five young players of the Youth League to keep an eye on in the next years to come. Anderlecht youngster Samy Bourard is one of them, despite the fact that Anderlecht were eliminated by Chelsea. Read more »

Olympiakos aim for Proto

Olympiakos aim for Proto

TRANSFERS Olympiakos played twice against Anderlecht this season and they followed goalkeeper Silvio Proto will extra attention. The Greek side are interested in the experienced goalie for next season. However, the goalkeeper has not decided on his future yet. Read more »

Nine million Euros for Praet?

Nine million Euros for Praet?

TRANSFERS Italian side Fiorentina seems to be the closest to a deal of all teams that are interested in midfielder Dennis Praet. The Italians are said to be preparing a bid of nine million Euros with several bonus clauses included. Read more »

Najar operated on today

Najar operated on today

INJURIES Andy Najar is being operated on today. "I am on my way to hospital and I have a strong belief everything will turn out well", he wrote on Instagram this morning. "I lay my destiny in the hands of God." Read more »

Surgery for Deschacht?

Surgery for Deschacht?

INJURIES Olivier Deschacht has been suffering from a groin strain for a while now and is undergoing medical treatment by Lieven Maesschalck. The worst case scenario is that the defender needs to be operated on at the end of the season. Read more »

Hanni close to Anderlecht deal

Hanni close to Anderlecht deal

TRANSFERS Sofiane Hanni reached a personal agreement with RSC Anderlecht. Now Timmermans, chairman at KV Malines, and the Anderlecht will negotiate to close the deal. Timmermans wants to receive two million Euros for the player but about half of that amount seems more realistic. Read more »

Belgian Supercup on 23 July

Belgian Supercup on 23 July

GAMES The Pro League Board Committee announced the Belgian Supercup will take place on Saturday 23 July 2016. The match will be played in the stadium of the future champion, against the winner of the Belgian Cup, Standard de Liège. Read more »

Ghanaian striker on trials

Ghanaian striker on trials

YOUTH Ghanaian striker Baba Zakari will be testing at Anderlecht soon. 19-year-old Zakari will be training for one month with the U19 and after this trial future Anderlecht will decide about a possible contract for the young player. Read more »

 19-04-2016 

Anderlecht look at Atzili

Anderlecht look at Atzili

TRANSFERS Israeli media are reporting that Anderlecht are following Beitar Jerusalem's Omer Atzili. This is a 23-year-old midfielder who scored seven goals out of 25 matches so far this season. Read more »

Vanden Borre visits Sion

Vanden Borre visits Sion

OTHER Anthony Vanden Borre joined the U19 on their trip to Nyon for the UEFA Youth League and he took the occasion to visit FC Sion as well. He attended the match against Grasshopper, that was won by Sion with 1-0 through a goal by Mujangi Bia.

FC Sion tried to sign the Anderlecht defender in the last transfer window, but in vain. Read more »

Bastien off to Sporting Lisbon?

Bastien off to Sporting Lisbon?

OTHER Samuel Bastien made a positive impression during his loan trial for Italian side Avellino. The Serie B team cannot afford the requested transfer fee of four million Euros but Sporting Lisbon seems willing to take over the player. Read more »

Praet fit for Ghent

Praet fit for Ghent

INJURIES Dennis Praet was not present at the group training session yesterday, he still needs some rest after the slight concussion he caught last Sunday. He is expected to be ready for the match against AA Ghent this Thursday. Read more »


 18-04-2016 

Anderlecht thanks the fans

Anderlecht thanks the fans

OTHER The players, staff and fans were delighted after the victoy against Club Bruges yesterday. There was a lot of atmosphere inside and outside the stadium and Anderlecht would like to thank the fans for their support. Read more »

Fiorentina looks at Praet

Fiorentina looks at Praet

TRANSFERS Not only Sevilla is interested to land Dennis Praet, also Italian side Fiorentina are keeping an eye on the young midfielder. They sent out a scout to the Constant Vanden Stock Stadium yesterday to have a closer look at Praet. Read more »

Motivating article

Motivating article

OTHER In a newspaper article a couple of weeks ago, the readers predicted that Club Bruges would become champions this year. The Anderlecht staff hung up this article in the dressing room as a motivation for the players. Read more »

Van Handenhoven makes promotion

Van Handenhoven makes promotion

OTHER Nicolas Frutos recently made a promotion and team manager Gunther Van Handenhoven is following his footsteps. Van Handenhoven has been appointed as Herman Van Holsbeeck's right hand as head of the scouting department and head of the social department. Read more »

Medical scan for Najar today

Medical scan for Najar today

INJURIES Andy Najar twisted his knee yesterday and the injury looked serious. He is undergoing medical tests today. Steven Defour had a dislocated shoulder but was able to resume the match after a medical intervention. Read more »

Praet: "Slight concussion"

Praet:

INJURIES Also Dennis Praet caught an injury after a collision with De Bock in the first minute of the match. "I caught a slight concussion but we won three points!", he tweeted after the match. Read more »

 17-04-2016 

Preview: RSC Anderlecht - Club Bruges

Preview: RSC Anderlecht - Club Bruges

GAMES Anderlecht can play an important role in the Jupiler Pro League this afternoon. If they manage to win against Club Bruges, Anderlecht and AA Ghent are back in business. If they lose, the title seems to be reserved for Club Bruges. Read more »

 16-04-2016 

Najar plays with an injection

Najar plays with an injection

INJURIES Andy Najar will probably playing with an injection against the pain in tomorrow's important match against Club Bruges. Also Olivier Deschacht is still suffering from an injury but does everything to be ready by tomorrow. Read more »

Sunday Fan Village

Sunday Fan Village

OTHER Anderlecht want to throw one big party tomorrow and they are organizing a Fan Village at the entrance of the E14. Lisa Smolders and the deejays of "2 Many Playlists" will take care of the musical side of the event. Read more »

Proto has foreign alternative

Proto has foreign alternative

OTHER Silvio Proto's contract is expiring in July 2017. The negotiations about a new contract have not started yet and they will not start before the end of the play-offs. Proto does keep an alternative in case the negotiations would turn out negatively. Read more »

UYL: Anderlecht have no chance against Chelsea

UYL: Anderlecht have no chance against Chelsea

GAMES - YOUTH The Anderlecht U19 have lost their match against Chelsea FC with a clear 3-0 score. The Anderlecht youngsters underwent the match that was entirely dominated by the English side. Chelsea are now playing the final against the winner of the match Real Madrid - Paris Saint-Germain. Read more »

Deschacht uncertain, Acheampong out

Deschacht uncertain, Acheampong out

INJURIES Olivier Deschacht is trying everything to be ready for tomorrow's match, but he is still uncertain for the important game. Frank Acheampong is still suffering from his knee injury and is probably out. Andy Najar is being prepared for the match against Club Bruges. Read more »

Doumbia signs contract

Doumbia signs contract

TRANSFERS Idrissa Doumbia is reported to be an official Anderlecht player after having signed a four-year contract on his 18th Birthday. However, this news has not been confirmed yet by the team. Read more »

BNP Paribas pay 7 million Euros a year

BNP Paribas pay 7 million Euros a year

OTHER Flemish newspaper Het Nieuwsblad made an overview of the sponsor deals of the different teams in the Jupiler Pro League. It comes as no surprise that Anderlecht have most income out of sponsor deals. Their shirt sponsor BNP Paribas Fortis pays seven million Euros a year. Read more »


 15-04-2016 
 14-04-2016 

Five-year contract for Doumbia?

Five-year contract for Doumbia?

YOUTH - TRANSFERS Idrissa Doumbia trained for the first time with the first team yesterday and the youngster is expected to be signing a five-year contract today, on his 18th birthday. Anderlecht always tried to keep Doumbia out of the spotlights as they were afraid other teams would be landing him. Read more »

 13-04-2016 

Kaminski back to Cyprus?

Kaminski back to Cyprus?

TRANSFERS Thomas Kaminski is currently playing for FC Kopenhagen on loan trial but he is sidelined most of the time. "La Capitale" report that Anderlecht also do not longer count on the goalkeeper. As a result,it is likely he will move back to Cyprus, where he was elected "goalkeeper of the year" at Anarthosis Famagusta last season. Read more »

Open training today

Open training today

OTHER Anderlecht are organising an open training session today. All fans are welcome in the Constant Vanden Stock Stadium at 2 pm. Purses, handbags and plastic bags are not allowed at the training. The parking lot Parking Hôpital is open for the fans. Read more »

Also AS Roma think about Praet

Also AS Roma think about Praet

TRANSFERS Not only Sevilla, Everton or Leverkusen are keeping a close eye on midfielder Dennis Praet, but also Italian side AS Roma have shortlisted the youngster. He might become the successor of Miralem Pjanic in Rome. Read more »


 12-04-2016 

Verbist designated for clash against Club Bruges

Verbist designated for clash against Club Bruges

OTHER Johan Verbist has been appointed as referee for the important match between RSC Anderlecht and Club Bruges next weekend. He will be assisted by Dirk Gilon, Danny Huens, Philippe Vandecauter, Nicolas Laforge and Christophe Delacour. The kick-off is in the Constant Vanden Stock Stadium at 6 pm. Read more »

 11-04-2016 

Anderlecht - Club Bruges sold out

Anderlecht - Club Bruges sold out

GAMES The clash between RSC Anderlecht and Club Bruges of next week has been completely sold out. If Anderlecht win, they come three points closer to Club Bruges and are back in full title race. The kick-off in the Constant Vanden Stock Stadium at 6 pm. Read more »

Proto: "We are still in the game"

Proto:

INTERVIEWS Silvio Proto made a solid performance against Zulte Waregem and was decisive for Anderlecht as he prevented Mbaye Leye from scoring out of a free kick. "We had to win to stay in the race for the title and obtained a deserved victory", he reacted. Read more »

Praet: "Felt good to score"

Praet:

INTERVIEWS Dennis Praet opened the score against Zulte Waregem and was delighted with his goal. However, he realizes Anderlecht need to play better if they want to win the three points against Club Bruges next week. Read more »

Defour: "We don't look at anyone else"

Defour:

INTERVIEWS Steven Defour was happy with the performance against Zulte Waregem yesterday. He is also looking forward to the match against Club Bruges next weekend. "If we are able to win that match, Club Bruges are only one point ahead. Nobody would have expected that." Read more »

Close call for Anderlecht: 1-2

Close call for Anderlecht: 1-2

GAMES Anderlecht did what they had to do yesterday: they won against Zulte Waregem with 1-2. However, it was a close call. It was not a great match and Anderlecht only managed to make the difference close before the final whistle through a tremendous effort by Stefano Okaka. Read more »

 10-04-2016 

U21: Anderlecht win against KV Ostend

U21: Anderlecht win against KV Ostend

GAMES - YOUTH Anderlecht U21 obtained a deserved victory against KV Ostend. Gilles Denayer (picture) and Emil Abaz scored the goals for the Mauves. However, the score could have been much higher if they were more efficient. This win is a good preparation for the important match against Chelsea in the Youth League later this week. Read more »

Djuricic sidelined?

Djuricic sidelined?

OTHER Steven Defour returns after a two-match suspension so it is not sure yet how the midfield will look like against Zulte Waregem today. If coach Besnik Hasi makes a choice for Stéphane Badji, Steven Defour and Youri Tielemans, then Filip Djuricic will probably be sidelined. Read more »

Sylla ready for Zulte

Sylla ready for Zulte

GAMES Idrissa Sylla was suffering from a groin sprain this week but has fully recovered. He is ready to play and will make his return against Zulte Waregem today. It is not clear yet whether he will appear in the starting line-up or not. Read more »

 08-04-2016 

Charleroi move to Vanden Stock Stadium in Europe

Charleroi move to Vanden Stock Stadium in Europe

OTHER If Charleroi manage to qualify for the Europe League in the Play Off 2, they will be playing their European matches in the Constant Vanden Stock Stadium next season. It is not the first time Anderlecht allows other teams to play in their stadium. Also Zulte Waregem did the same three years ago. Read more »

Next week presentation new home jersey

Next week presentation new home jersey

OTHER The away shirts of Anderlecht are currently sold with a reduced price in the Anderlecht fanshop. The current away shirts were popular, with a 40% share on the total sale of all jerseys. The new home outfit will be presented next week. Read more »

Tielemans visits youngsters in Molenbeek

Tielemans visits youngsters in Molenbeek

OTHER Youri Tielemans and former French international Louis Saha visited Molenbeek with several other players this week. Tielemans shared a message with the youngsters in Molenbeek to never lose hope, keep working hard and be yourself." Read more »

Ticketing info: Anderlecht - AA Ghent

Ticketing info: Anderlecht - AA Ghent

GAMES Anderlecht are playing against AA Ghent in the Constant Vanden Stock Stadium on 1 May and the ticket sale is starting on Wednesday 13 April. Tickets can be purchased online and at the ticketing department. Prices range from 25 Euros (-16) to 55 Euros. Read more »

Sunday midfield Defour - Tielemans

Sunday midfield Defour - Tielemans

GAMES The open training last Wednesday indicated that Steven Defour and Youri Tielemans might both appear in the starting line-up next Sunday. Also Dodi Lukebakio might hope for a spot in the starting eleven. Read more »

 07-04-2016 

Frutos assistant-coach next season?

Frutos assistant-coach next season?

OTHER Nicolas Frutos recently made a promotion and many people want him to take over the position of Besnik Hasi next season. However, newspaper Het Nieuwsblad claims that the Argentinian former striker will become assistant-coach next season. He is said to be taking over the role of Geert Emmerechts. Read more »

 06-04-2016 

Acheampong nominated for Ebony Shoe

Acheampong nominated for Ebony Shoe

OTHER Frank Acheampong is one of the five nominees for the Ebony Shoe. This prize is an award for the best African player of the best player with African roots in the Jupiler Pro League. The winner is announced on 9 May 2016. Read more »

 05-04-2016 

Anderlecht players wanted in Scotland

Anderlecht players wanted in Scotland

TRANSFERS Scottish media are reporting that Celtic had a close look on the match between RSC Anderlecht and Racing Genk last Sunday. They are said to be interested in Bram Nuytinck, Filip Djuricic and Kara Mbodj. Especially Nuytinck seems to be an interesting option for them. Read more »

German interest for Anderlecht players

German interest for Anderlecht players

TRANSFERS German media are reporting that several scouts attended the match against Racing Genk to see Andy Najar's performance. Wolfsburg and Leverkusen are said to be interested in the winger, but also Dennis Praet is reported to be shortlisted by Leverkusen. Read more »

Frutos makes promotion

Frutos makes promotion

OTHER Nicolas Frutos is making a promotion within the club and has been assigned as "Performance Manager". Communication manager David Steegen does stress the fact that coach Besnik Hasi still has the full responsibility over the first team. Read more »

Open training tomorrow

Open training tomorrow

OTHER Anderlecht are opening the doors of the Constant Vanden Stock Stadium tomorrow for an open training session. This session is starting at 10.30 am and there are again strict security measures. Read more »

Büttner: "Anything is still possible"

Büttner:

INTERVIEWS Alexander Büttner played an excellent match last weekend and direct opponent Thomas Buffel could not do anything but to watch how the Dutch winger was everywhere on the pitch. "I tried my best to be important for the team", was Büttner's reaction. Read more »

Acheampong ready for next match

Acheampong ready for next match

INJURIES Anderlecht can count on the services of Frank Acheampong for the next match. The Ghanaian winger is fully recovered from his knee injury. Also Steven Defour makes his comeback against Zulte Waregem after a suspension. Read more »

Hasi: "The team deserves 9/10"

Hasi:

INTERVIEWS Anderlecht opened the play-offs with an important victory. They scored a lucky goal, and it seems like Anderlecht are having difficulties when it comes to scoring. However, coach Besnik Hasi does not worry. Read more »

Praet: "Not our best match"

Praet:

INTERVIEWS Dennis Praet made a remarkable goal against Racing Genk, as goalie Marco Bizot tried to smother a ball that ended up in the net. "I didn't expect this goal but still it is welcome", the midfielder laughed. Read more »

 04-04-2016 

Vanden Stock thanks the fans

Vanden Stock thanks the fans

OTHER The Anderlecht fans showed a great tifo yesterday before the match against Racing Genk. They honoured the victims of the terrorist attacks in Brussels of two weeks ago. An emotional chairman Roger Vanden Stock came on the pitch to thank the fans after the match. Read more »

Proto shows his class

Proto shows his class

OTHER Goalkeeper Silvio Proto did not cheer after the Anderlecht goal yesterday. He realized how his colleague felt after the gigantic blunder that caused this goal. Read more »

 03-04-2016 

Moulin shortlisted by Anderlecht

Moulin shortlisted by Anderlecht

TRANSFERS It looks like Anderlecht are looking at the Belgian market for new players to join the team next season. The name of Thibault Moulin, currently playing for Waasland-Beveren, seems to appear on the shortlist of the Mauves. Read more »