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 30-04-2025 

Vertonghen remains important off the field

Vertonghen remains important off the field

OTHER In the final stage of his career, Jan Vertonghen is struggling with injuries, which have plagued him since the beginning of the season. The Anderlecht captain is currently inactive on the pitch, but remains a crucial link within the team. His physical condition, including problems with the Achilles tendon and ankles, has limited him to just three games. Despite this, Vertonghen has set his sights on participating in the cup final against Club Brugge on May 4, but that seems “mission impossible. Read more »

Vertonghen has resumed training sessions

Vertonghen has resumed training sessions

OTHER Jan Vertonghen resumed his training sessions with the ball this Tuesday. According to press reports, his Achilles tendons and ankles are responding well, opening the possibility that he could be included in the selection for the final of the Cup of Belgium. However, it is unlikely that he will play effectively. A brief substitution might be possible. In addition, it is very likely that some regular base players will be rested in the match against Antwerp, given the short recovery period of only two days before the final. Read more »

Vergoote referee cup final

Vergoote referee cup final

GAMES Jasper Vergoote has been appointed as referee for the final of the Cup of Belgium. He will be assisted by assistant referees Michael Geerolf and Martijn Tiesters. In addition, Nicolas Laforge will fill the role of fourth referee. Read more »

Dendoncker: “We can still do better”

Dendoncker: “We can still do better”

INTERVIEWS Leander Dendoncker was the match winner for Anderlecht in Gent. He played a crucial role by assisting the defense, but also scored the only goal of the match, his third of the season. “It feels good to score this kind of goal,” the midfielder said. Dendoncker dedicated his goal to his wife and two children, emphasizing the importance of his family in his career. Read more »

Web poll: little faith in cup win

Web poll: little faith in cup win

WEBSITE Just a few days before the cup final, belief in winning among fans does not seem very high. Almost 13 percent see Anderlecht winning while 85 percent see arch-rival Bruges victorious. The remaining 2 percent are in doubt. What is remarkable though: belief in winning is on the rise. Two weeks ago, less than 8 percent saw a good outcome. Read more »

Verschaeren: “I like my new position”

Verschaeren: “I like my new position”

OTHER Yari Verschaeren was very satisfied with Anderlecht's win at Gent. “Little by little we are getting closer to the kind of soccer Besnik Hasi wants us to play,” the midfielder said. “We just have to avoid the mistakes we made in Gent.” Read more »

Overview of the loaned players

Overview of the loaned players

GAMES This weekend, both Excelsior Rotterdam and Charleroi scored important victories. Cedric Hatenboer came into action in the 60th minute during Excelsior's match against Emmen, in which his team triumphed 2-0. Excelsior remains second, with prospects of promotion to the Eredivisie. However, Alexis Flips once again remained on the bench at Charleroi, which won its match against Dender with convincing 4-1 figures. Read more »

Hasi: “Every week we are making progress”

Hasi: “Every week we are making progress”

INTERVIEWS Besnik Hasi expressed satisfaction after his team's victory in Ghent, taking home the three points. This victory is not only crucial for the players' morale, but also an important boost for the upcoming away game against Antwerp and the final of the Belgian Cup, which takes place in a week's time at the King Baudouin Stadium. Hasi emphasized that the result is currently the priority, but the team's performance was also encouraging. “Every week we are making progress,” he said. Read more »

Vertonghen misses cup final

Vertonghen misses cup final

OTHER Besnik Hasi has indicated there is little chance captain Jan Vertonghen will be fit in time for the Belgium Cup final. Vertonghen has not yet participated in group training, further limiting the possibilities for his return. Hasi stressed that there is only a minimal chance that the experienced defender will still take the field. Vertonghen himself, however, would love to play this match, but Hasi concludes that it is unlikely he will be physically ready. Read more »

Simic suspended against Antwerp

Simic suspended against Antwerp

GAMES In the game against Ghent, Simic received his third yellow card of the playoffs, forcing him to miss the upcoming game against Antwerp on Thursday. It is still uncertain whether Anderlecht can recover Adryelson for the away game against the Great Old. The match between Antwerp and RSCA is scheduled for May 1 at 1:30 pm. Read more »

 29-04-2025 

RSCA Futsal takes option on semifinals

RSCA Futsal takes option on semifinals

OTHER RSC Anderlecht Futsal has won the first round of the quarterfinals in the playoffs by force. In the away match against RWDM, the score ended at 1-9, with Sekulic (3), Raul (2), Darlan, Cainan, Luiggi and Dillien distinguishing themselves with goals. If RSCA also manages to win the return match on May 2, they will face the winner of the confrontation between FT Antwerpen and FAL Soumagne in the semifinals. The return match against RWDM takes place at the venue in Roosdaal and starts at 8:30 pm. Read more »

Defeat RSCA Futures in friendly match

Defeat RSCA Futures in friendly match

1B - GAMES The U23 of Anderlecht played their match against Jong Sparta Rotterdam yesterday at the Sportcomplex Nieuw Terbregge. The Dutch team gained a convincing victory with 2-0. Despite some good chances for Anderlecht, no goals were scored. The goalkeeper of Jong Sparta showed his class with several crucial saves, including an important stop on a Milan Robberechts penalty in the closing stages of the match. Read more »

Practical modalities cup final

Practical modalities cup final

OTHER The final of the Cup of Belgium will take place on Sunday, May 4 at 6 p.m. at the King Baudouin Stadium. Throughout the day, activities will take place on the Heysel Plateau. There will be no events around the Astrid Park in Anderlecht. Supporters are urged to follow the signs around the stadium and only enter the stands corresponding to their ticket. Due to closed streets and a lack of parking facilities, use of the car is not recommended.
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 28-04-2025 

Anderlecht takes a step towards European football

Anderlecht takes a step towards European football

GAMES Anderlecht achieved a significant 0-1 victory over Ghent, thanks to a late goal from Leander Dendoncker. Despite dominating possession and playing with a man advantage for over half an hour, Anderlecht struggled to convert opportunities until Dendoncker found the net in the 75th minute. The match began with Anderlecht showing promise, but their execution in the final third was lacking. Early chances, including a missed opportunity from Dolberg. Read more »


 26-04-2025 
 25-04-2025 

Transfer Touba will be difficult

Transfer Touba will be difficult

TRANSFERS Anderlecht is interested in attracting Ahmed Touba, but the situation is proving more complex than expected. The club would have a verbal agreement with the 27-year-old defender, who currently plays on a rental basis with Mechelen. However, Touba is under contract with Basaksehir FK, which has an option to extend his contract by one year. In fact, Mechelen also has an 800,000 euro purchase option in the lease, which they plan to take advantage of. Read more »

Dolberg is allowed to leave for 15 million

Dolberg is allowed to leave for 15 million

TRANSFERS According to Het Laatste Nieuws, Anderlecht would be willing to let Dolberg leave for around 15 million euros. The striker is now 28 years old and is unlikely to rise much more in market value. Still, a departure is not a certainty. Dolberg feels good in Brussels and does not want to move again, especially with two young children. Read more »

Simic followed by several top clubs

Simic followed by several top clubs

TRANSFERS Jan-Carlo Simic is attracting the interest of several European clubs, including Lazio, which is closely monitoring his development. The young player transferred from AC Milan to Anderlecht last summer for about 3 million euros and has had a season of solid performances. Meanwhile, he is among one of the most promising defenders in Europe. Currently, his market value is around 7 million euros, but increasing interest from bigger clubs could push this price up. Read more »

Dolberg: “I have to be well surrounded to be top”

Dolberg: “I have to be well surrounded to be top”

OTHER Kasper Dolberg went through a difficult period without goals until suddenly there were four in the basket against Gent. However, the striker says he is not frustrated with this period of drought. “Of course I wish some things had gone differently, but I don't blame anyone in the team. My performance does improve significantly when I can work with teammates like Thorgan Hazard and Cesar Huerta. I need support to perform optimally.”
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RSCA Futsal starts playoffs against RWDM

RSCA Futsal starts playoffs against RWDM

OTHER After their victory in the final of the Belgian Cup, RSCA Futsal is focusing on confirming their status as champions of Belgium. The playoffs begin tonight at 8:30 p.m. with an away game against neighbors RWDM, who play their home games ... in Anderlecht. In the quarter-finals, the eight best teams will take on each other. The format is as follows: the number one plays against the number eight, the number two against the number seven, etc.... Read more »

 24-04-2025 

Federal coach Garcia present in the stands

Federal coach Garcia present in the stands

OTHER Rudy Garcia, coach of the Belgian national soccer team, was present at Lotto Park during the match against Gent. He took a seat next to president Wouter Vandenhaute. Whether Garcia specifically wanted to see one or more players at work is not known. Possibly he wanted to scout Dendoncker and Hazard. Read more »

Hasi: “Offensive confidence boost”

Hasi: “Offensive confidence boost”

INTERVIEWS Besnik Hasi showed pride in his players after the victory against Ghent. He emphasized that his team maintained control of the match throughout the game. Hasi noted that there was a marked increase in offensive confidence, with a strong drive to play forward. A standout player was Danish striker Kasper Dolberg, who was traditionally allowed to receive the match ball. Read more »

Reactions Dolberg, Coosemans & N'Diaye: “We gained confidence”

Reactions Dolberg, Coosemans & N'Diaye: “We gained confidence”

INTERVIEWS After the game, Kasper Dolberg was obviously very satisfied with the victory and the goals he scored against Gent. He also immediately admitted that they were not the hardest goals of his career. “I would certainly have liked to score three; I would not have been satisfied with less now. Only the fourth goal where I lightly deviated the ball with the head was maybe not so easy,” he echoed. The striker also admitted that there was a dose of luck involved. Read more »

Anderlecht suddenly able to score again and wins easily

Anderlecht suddenly able to score again and wins easily

GAMES Anderlecht won big against Gent, just like in the league. This time it became 5-0 and 80% of the goals were scored by Dolberg. After the 1-0 (a gift from a weak Gent), purple-white started to play better and drew on the goals of the Danish striker who scored two in each half. Hopefully Anderlecht kept some goals for the important return game on Sunday in Gent. Read more »


 23-04-2025 

Official: Cvetković signs until 2029

Official: Cvetković signs until 2029

TRANSFERS Anderlecht has signed 18-year-old Serbian Mihajlo Cvetković until 2029, with an option for an additional year. He successfully completed medical tests today. The talented striker comes over from FK Čukarički and will join the A core this summer. Domestically he is considered a great talent, with impressive numbers at the U17 and a strong debut in the first team. Read more »

Saidykan on the radar?

Saidykan on the radar?

TRANSFERS RSC Anderlecht is said to be interested in 21-year-old Gambian Dembo Saidykhan, currently playing for Vancouver Whitecaps 2 in the MLS Next Pro. The central defender, who can also play as a right back, has played five games this season in the league (which is also only five games away). Saidykhan has played six international matches for Gambia's U20 and his contract runs until December 2025. His market value is estimated at 500,000 euros. Read more »

Baouf, Tajaouart and Engwanda first team next season

Baouf, Tajaouart and Engwanda first team next season

YOUTH Anderlecht wants to move some youngsters to the A core again next summer. According to Het Laatste Nieuws, defenders Ismaël Baouf (pictured) and Nunzio Engwanda and midfielder Anas Tajaouart are making the move. It was previously known that Nathan De Cat will join the A core full time next season. Read more »

Will Goto leave this summer?

Will Goto leave this summer?

TRANSFERS Het Laatste Nieuws writes that Anderlecht thinks that Keisuke Goto will be leaving the club this summer. In January, he signed another contract until 2028, but under Besnik Hasi he has not yet come into action. Read more »

New reinforcement on the way with Marius Broholm

New reinforcement on the way with Marius Broholm

TRANSFERS RSC Anderlecht are showing interest in Marius Broholm, a 20-year-old Norwegian winger from Rosenborg BK. Broholm. The player has impressed with his technical skills and scoring ability. He was named Player of the Year at Rosenborg last season after a string of strong performances. The winger began his career at Tiller and made the move to Rosenborg's youth academy in 2019. Read more »

Come for free to top RSCA Women game

Come for free to top RSCA Women game

DAMES Now Saturday at 1:30 p.m., the RSCA Women will play a top match against major title rival OH Leuven. This match will take place in the Lotto Park and all Anderlecht supporters can attend the match for free. Are you coming too? Then do book your free ticket in advance. Read more »

 22-04-2025 

“Referee ruins cup final”

“Referee ruins cup final”

DAMES In an exciting cup final, referee Jana Van Laere unfairly sent Anderlecht's Vatafu off the field, which had a significant impact on the remainder of the match. Laura De Neve, player of RSCA Women, expressed her disappointment after the match, “We are of course very disappointed. We always play for first place and not for second. It is very sad that an arbitration error at a crucial moment seriously affected our chances of winning.” Read more »

Anderlecht receives nearly 2 million from UEFA

Anderlecht receives nearly 2 million from UEFA

OTHER Between 2020 and 2024, Belgian clubs received a total of 5.1 million euros from UEFA as compensation for relinquishing players to national teams. Anderlecht received the highest amount with €1.8 million, followed by Club Brugge with €1.12 million. KRC Genk and Union SG received less than half a million each. Read more »

Laforge referee against Ghent

Laforge referee against Ghent

GAMES Nicolas Laforge has been appointed referee for the match between Anderlecht and AA Gent, which takes place Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. He will be assisted by assistant referees Laurent Conotte and Vito Di Vincenzo. Nathan Verboomen will fulfill the role of fourth official during this encounter. Read more »

Solid U13 and U11 performances in the Netherlands

Solid U13 and U11 performances in the Netherlands

YOUTH This weekend Anderlecht's U13 and U11 teams participated in the ISR Elite Cup in Kampen, Netherlands. Although the final results were not perfect, Neerpede's young talents lived up to their reputation. The U13 finished with an impressive third place, while the U11 finished in 11th place, despite losing only once in eight games. Read more »

RSCA Women lose cup final

RSCA Women lose cup final

DAMES RSCA Women failed to set a good example for the men's cup final on May 4. Purple and White once again did not have it under their belt against Angstgegner Standard winning 0-1. Toloba scored after only 15 minutes and Standard was then helped by goalkeeper Hemminga and the referee who unfairly released Vatafu after 60 minutes. Read more »

Overview of players on loan

Overview of players on loan

GAMES Last weekend Charleroi secured a convincing victory against Mechelen. It won 3-0, keeping them in the lead in Play-Off 2 with a three-point lead. Alexis Flips, however, remained on the sidelines. In the Netherlands, Cedric Hatenboer played 71 minutes for Excelsior Rotterdam in their away game against Volendam. Excelsior won convincingly 1-4 and is second in the league. Read more »

Baouf selected again for CAN U20

Baouf selected again for CAN U20

YOUTH Ismaël Baouf, defender of RSCA Futures, has been included in the Moroccan U20 selection for the U20 Africa Cup (CAN U20) in May. Morocco will meet three opponents in the group stage: on May 1 at 5 p.m., Kenya is the first opponent, followed by Nigeria on May 4 at 8 p.m. The final group match is scheduled on May 7 at 17:00 against Tunisia. Read more »

 21-04-2025 

Hasi: “Kept the zero and created chances”

Hasi: “Kept the zero and created chances”

OTHER Besnik Hasi had to wait a little longer for his first victory in his second period as Anderlecht coach. It didn't work out against Antwerp either. “Too bad the chances didn't go in at the end. It could have liberated the team,” the coach said.
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Goalless match yields point

Goalless match yields point

GAMES Anderlecht got no further than 0-0 against Antwerp in a weak game. It took until the closing stages of the second half until Anderlecht finally got a few chances, but Lammens saved well. Anderlecht, which keeps on sputtering offensively, was also lucky that Antwerp played a couple of opportunities sloppily. Wednesday will see another important game against rival Gent. Read more »

Touba confirms interest from RSCA

Touba confirms interest from RSCA

TRANSFERS Ahmed Touba, the 27-year-old central defender, has confirmed that RSC Anderlecht showed interest in him during the winter mercato. Despite the club's interest, no agreement was reached. However, the club remains in contact with Touba and his entourage as part of the upcoming summer transfer window. Read more »

RSCA Futsal wins the Cup of Belgium

RSCA Futsal wins the Cup of Belgium

OTHER RSCA Futsal has won the Cup of Belgium. In the final, it defeated Standard 4-1. At halftime Anderlecht was already leading 2-1 thanks to goals by Mancuso and Sekulic. In the second half, Raul and again Mancuso scored. Read more »


 18-04-2025 

Heavy defeat Futures; no new Brussels derby

Heavy defeat Futures; no new Brussels derby

1B The RSCA Futures took another heavy defeat on the final day of play in 1B. They got four goals from Beveren at home. Their position was already determined before this day, namely fourth-last. Vanhoutte also dropped out. The Futures end the season just like the A-team: with quite some injury problems. Read more »

Hasi: “Extremely important match Sunday”

Hasi: “Extremely important match Sunday”

GAMES Anderlecht is preparing for a crucial match against Antwerp, which coach Hasi describes as “extremely important.” He emphasizes that achieving fourth place is “as important as the cup final.” So far, however, Anderlecht has not gained any points in the battle for that position, while KAA Gent and Antwerp are close behind. Hasi countered by stating that Anderlecht was entitled to a point against Genk. Read more »

Mostly bad news around injuries

Mostly bad news around injuries

INJURIES Anderlecht hopes to finally take some points Sunday in the Champions' Play-Offs against Antwerp, despite a number of absences. Coach Besnik Hasi emphasizes the importance of this match, but is not taking any risks with players who are injured. Jan Vertonghen, Mario Stroeykens, Killian Sardella and Tristan Degreef are not yet deployable. Hasi reports that Degreef, due to a back injury, is unlikely to play for several weeks, as is Vertonghen. Their season may even be over. Read more »

Easter tournament for the youth of RSCA

Easter tournament for the youth of RSCA

YOUTH Anderlecht will participate with several youth teams in various tournaments in the Netherlands. The club's U17 will defend its colors at the Future Cup, organized by Ajax, while other categories will also travel to the Netherlands. The U11 and U13 teams will be present in Kampen for the ISR Elite Cup. The U11 is assigned to Group B along with PSV, NEC and ISR, while the U13 will play in the same group as Viborg, Twente, Bayer Leverkusen and PEC Zwolle. Read more »

Agent offers young Malian

Agent offers young Malian

TRANSFERS Raymond Bomba, a promising player of Mali's U17 selection, is in the interest of RSC Anderlecht. Malick Dabo, his agent and specialist in African players, advises him three clubs for his future career: Monaco, Hoffenheim and Anderlecht. Dabo stresses that RSC Anderlecht would be an excellent choice for Bomba, given the club's reputation as one of the best training institutions in Europe. Although AC Milan has also shown interest, Dabo advises his client not to rush into choosing a club of that size. Read more »

Anderlecht present at memorial of Matija Sarkic

Anderlecht present at memorial of Matija Sarkic

OTHER The British School of Brussels organized a tournament on April 4 and 5, 2025 in memory of Matija Sarkic, the former Montenegrin goalkeeper who tragically passed away in June 2024 at the age of just 26. The event, which included the participation of RSC Anderlecht and his previous clubs, was all about celebrating friendship and the unifying power of sport. Sarkic was remembered as a person with infectious enthusiasm and a positive outlook. Read more »

RSCA will switch to mobile ticketing system

RSCA will switch to mobile ticketing system

OTHER Starting with the 2025-2026 season, RSC Anderlecht will switch to a fully digital access system for the Lotto Park. This system offers several advantages for supporters. With the introduction of mobile ticketing, fans will be able to obtain their tickets via the RSCA app, using digital tickets in the form of QR codes. This not only makes it easier to gain access, but also speeds up the scanning process at the stadium entrance. In addition, accessibility is maintained even without an Internet connection. Read more »

Vazquez seems to be leaving

Vazquez seems to be leaving

TRANSFERS RSC Anderlecht will have to build a new squad in the summer. It will have to deal with departing mercenaries anyway (Dendoncker, Edozie and Adryelson), but will also have to sell players to build. One who will almost certainly have to leave is Argentine striker Luis Vazquez, who has scored only 15 goals in 89 games. Anderlecht paid 4.5 million for the player but saw his market value drop to 3 million euros. Read more »

Grello and Dillien score for Belgium

Grello and Dillien score for Belgium

OTHER The Red Devils Futsal qualified for the European Championship playoffs by winning 0-2 against Austria. The goals were scored by Steven Dillien and Grello, both players from RSCA Futsal. This victory sees Belgium finish second in the group, earning them a spot among the top eight runners-up in the qualifying campaign. With this qualification in mind, Anderlecht's players now focus on the final of the Belgian Cup, which takes place next Saturday, April 19. Read more »

 17-04-2025 

Youth successful against Ghent in playoffs

Youth successful against Ghent in playoffs

YOUTH Anderlecht's youth teams have made a strong start in the playoffs, with the U14 as the standout winner. During the second day of play against Ghent, they achieved an impressive 5-0 victory, while the U13 triumphed 3-0. The U18 got stuck at 0-0, but recorded a solid performance against the former U16 champion from Ghent. Read more »

No big screen for cup final

No big screen for cup final

OTHER On Sunday, May 4, the cup final between Purple White and Club Brugge will take place, with a sold-out stadium. However, there will be no big screen at the Lotto Park, as requested by local authorities due to law enforcement. The fan zone at the Atomium will also be accessible only with a valid match ticket. Read more »

Hasi receives only reprimand

Hasi receives only reprimand

OTHER Besnik Hasi has been reprimanded by the Belgian Football Federation's Disciplinary Council for Professional Football for criticizing referees. Hasi voiced that criticism while he was still coach of KV Mechelen. Read more »

Hazard still open to national team

Hazard still open to national team

INTERVIEWS Thorgan Hazard has not yet announced his retirement from the national team and is open to a return if he is called up again. That's according to an interview in Humo. Under coach Domenico Tedesco, however, he was missing from the selection, which he does not consider a problem given his limited playing time at Dortmund and PSV. At Anderlecht, things initially went better and better until a nasty injury kept him sidelined for months. “It is important to play and perform consistently to get back into the national team,” he realizes. Read more »

Silke Vanwynsberghe quits playing football

Silke Vanwynsberghe quits playing football

DAMES Anderlecht has announced that Silke Vanwynsberghe, central defender of the RSCA Women, will end her soccer life at the end of the current season. After 23 years in the sport, during which she notched five goals and five assists, she leaves a lasting impression at the club. In addition, she has also played seven international games with the Red Flames. In an emotional statement, Vanwynsberghe shared her pride and gratitude. Read more »

 16-04-2025 

RSCA Women - OHL at the Lotto Park

RSCA Women - OHL at the Lotto Park

DAMES On Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 1:30 p.m., the RSCA Women will play against OHL at Lotto Park. This game is free to supporters, made possible by sponsor Telenet. However, advance ticket reservations are required. More information on the scheduled entertainment and events surrounding the match will be available soon. Read more »

The Future Cup live on Mauve TV

The Future Cup live on Mauve TV

OTHER During the Easter weekend, the Future Cup 2025, a prestigious tournament for under-17s, will take place. Belgium's RSC Anderlecht has been invited by Ajax to participate in this competition, which brings together well-known clubs from different countries. Ajax is assigned to Group A, while Anderlecht plays in Group B, along with Athletic Club de Bilbao and Bayern Munich. The tournament will be held on Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20, at the De Toekomst sports complex in Amsterdam. Read more »

Anderlecht offensively very weak

Anderlecht offensively very weak

OTHER Anderlecht shows dramatic offensive numbers in the Champions' Playoffs and is the least performing team. The team has the lowest number of crosses to goal (6 versus 12 for Brugge) and fewer than six shots per game (versus 18 for Brugge). This results in the lowest number of expected goals (Brugge scores three more times), indicating a lack of quality chances. Read more »


 15-04-2025 

Van Driessche referee against Antwerp

Van Driessche referee against Antwerp

GAMES Bram Van Driessche has been appointed referee for Sunday's 1:30 p.m. match against Antwerp. He will be assisted by assistant referees Yves De Neve and Quentin Lesceux. Kevin Van Damme fills the role of fourth official. Read more »

Interested in Charleroi player?

Interested in Charleroi player?

TRANSFERS Yacine Titraoui, a 21-year-old Algerian central midfielder from Sporting Charleroi, is attracting the attention of Anderlecht and other clubs such as Toulouse, OGC Nice, Lille OSC, AS Monaco, Hull City and Eintracht Frankfurt. Charleroi paid 1.2 million euros for his arrival last year, and his market value has since risen to 3.5 million euros. Titraoui has a contract until mid-2027. Read more »

Joël Kana signs pro contract until 2028

Joël Kana signs pro contract until 2028

OTHER Joël Kana, the 18-year-old brother of Marco, today signed a pro contract until 2028 with Anderlecht. The defender/midfielder returned from OH Leuven in 2023 and made his debut with the Futures this season. “One of my goals is to become an important player at the Futures,” he explained.
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Overview of loaned players

Overview of loaned players

GAMES Louis Patris, who will be permanently acquired by STVV at the end of the season, scored an important victory with the Canaries against Cerlce Brugge. It was 3-1, allowing STVV to capture first place in the Relegation Play-Offs. At Charleroi, Alexis Flips remained on the bench. His match against Westerlo ended in a 2-2 draw, which means Charleroi is currently second in the European Play-offs. It counts as many points as Mechelen and two more than Standard and OHL. Read more »

Albert: "Hasi needs to change tactical plan"

Albert:

INTERVIEWS Philippe Albert, ex-Anderlecht and now analyst in French-speaking Belgium, saw that Union won easily against Anderlecht on Saturday all in all. “The team from Forest didn't even have to be good to easily place themselves above RSC Anderlecht,” it sounded. In his opinion piece, Albert mainly expressed his dissatisfaction with coach Besnik Hasi's five-man defense, which he believes is ineffective. Albert therefore advocates a more offensive style of play: "I note that the basic lineup of purple and white contained no less than eight defensive players. That way, of course, you get a lone Dolberg up front, who gets little support in attack." Read more »

Futures lose again

Futures lose again

1B - GAMES In a straight duel for 12th place, the RSCA Futures lost 3-2 at Franc Borains tonight. Despite a red card just after halftime, the Futures led 1-2 on the hour. Afterwards, the home team scored two more goals. For the Futures already the fifth defeat in six matches Read more »

 14-04-2025 

U15 defeated on penalties by Barcelona

U15 defeated on penalties by Barcelona

YOUTH Anderlecht's U15, led by coach Stéphane Stassin, spent a week in Abu Dhabi for an international tournament. Despite a relatively simple field of participants, the mauves took advantage of the excellent facilities to strengthen team cohesion. Sports-wise, they managed to qualify for the final without too much difficulty, but ultimately had to lose out to FC Barcelona in an exciting penalty shootout series. In the group stage, the team had few problems and finished with an impressive goal difference of +20. Read more »

Hasi: "We lack presence"

Hasi:

INTERVIEWS Besnik Hasi is concerned about his team's offensive presence after the defeat against Union. He admits in a post-match interview that his players were under pressure in the first quarter, but also stresses that Union barely got any chances. "The team struggled to keep the ball in our possession, which resulted in a goal by David Promise before halftime. In the second half, there was a slight improvement in the structure of play, but the team was unable to finish the chances," he said. Read more »

De Cat: "I tried to bring speed into the game"

De Cat:

INTERVIEWS Nathan De Cat's good substitute performance was one of the few bright spots at Anderlecht  against Union. “It was not an easy night,” he told us after the game. “For me personally it was nice (to be able to fill in for so long, ed.), but the team failed to respond.” Read more »

New defeat for weak Anderlecht

New defeat for weak Anderlecht

GAMES How can you win a soccer match by making a minimum of effort? You just play against Anderlecht, a team that does not create any danger and sooner or later makes a mistake from which the opponent can take advantage. Tonight it was the turn of Union who didn't have to play well for a long time to put their neighbors aside. Union won 2-0, two goals scored after losing the ball to the Purple White. Read more »

Victory for RSCA Women

Victory for RSCA Women

DAMES The purple and white ladies won so recently against Club Brugge. The 0-1 final score was already on the board at halftime. Co-leader OH Leuven, by the way, immediately finished leader. OHL suffered a 0-3 defeat at home against Standard. Anderlecht is now alone in the lead, three points ahead of Leuven. Read more »

 13-04-2025 
 12-04-2025 

Hasi: "Bringing De Cat and Dao cautiously"

Hasi:

INTERVIEWS At the press conference, coach Hasi also talked briefly about Nathan De Cat, a promising 16-year-old player who is considered one of the biggest talents in Neerpede's youth academy. De Cat is normally included in the selection. However, Hasi stressed that it is important not to put too much pressure on the young player. “He is almost 2 meters tall and has talent and physicality, but he is only 16 years old,” Hasi echoed. Read more »

Press conference: ‘Yari ready for duty’.

Press conference: ‘Yari ready for duty’.

INJURIES Ahead of the important derby between Union Saint-Gilloise and RSC Anderlecht, coach Besnik Hasi explained his team's ongoing injury problems during a press conference. Since the beginning of the season, the club has been struggling with a full sickbay, a topic that comes up every week. However, there is good news for Yari Verschaeren and Kasper Dolberg, who are part of the selection for the game in Forest. Hasi indicated that Verschaeren trained fully this week. Read more »

Focus shifted to elite categories at youth

Focus shifted to elite categories at youth

YOUTH There is some fuzz in the Brussels soccer world over youth training, especially with the closure of regional teams at Anderlecht, Union and RWDM. Anderlecht and Union have shifted their focus to elite categories, leading to the discontinuation of regional teams. This decision affects about 300 young players at Union and 200 at Anderlecht, who must now seek alternatives. The situation is worrisome, especially for parents of older youth players, as many clubs in Brussels are already full and there are few options. For younger players, there is still Purple Start Laeken. Read more »

Start of playoffs: Club YLA - RSCA Women

Start of playoffs: Club YLA - RSCA Women

DAMES The RSCA Women begin their playoffs today. They will take on Brugge. The match in Roeselare starts at 16:15 under the direction of referee Djani Bouché. As co-leaders with OHL, both teams have 25 points, it is crucial for Anderlecht not to lose any points against the Bruges, who are currently fourth with 17 points. OHL takes on Standard. Read more »

RSCA Women cup final: ticket sales started

RSCA Women cup final: ticket sales started

DAMES The final of the Cup of Belgium will take place on Monday, April 21 at 3 p.m. at the Den Dreef stadium in Leuven. RSCA Women will take on Standard Fémina. Tickets are available through the official ticket sales of Royal Sporting Club Anderlecht, with prices of 15 euros for adults and 10 euros for children under 12. No tickets will be sold at the box office on match day. Online sales will close on Sunday evening, April 20. Read more »

Verbeke could have joined Dinamo Zagreb

Verbeke could have joined Dinamo Zagreb

OTHER Peter Verbeke, Talent Director of RSC Anderlecht's Academy, has spoken with Dinamo Zagreb about the position of sporting director. Although he was one of the main candidates for this role in the Croatian capital, Verbeke has decided to stay with Anderlecht. During his talks with Dinamo Zagreb, he presented his plans and approach, which appealed to the club. In the end, however, Verbeke chose to abandon the project. Read more »

Striker Haidara also on radar

Striker Haidara also on radar

TRANSFERS RSC Anderlecht has an active presence at the CAN U17, where scouts are not only paying attention to the Malian team, but are also scrutinizing Ivory Coast. One of the players who particularly catches the eye is only 16-year-old Alynho Haidara, who is currently the tournament's top scorer with six goals. Haidara, who scored four goals against Central African Republic and scored a double against Mali, trained at the Mainz 05 Jacqueville academy, managed by Aristide Bancé, a former Lokeren and GBA player. Read more »

 11-04-2025 

Leoni still didn't extend contract

Leoni still didn't extend contract

TRANSFERS Theo Leoni is on the eve of his final year of contract and it is crucial for the club management to extend his contract. Otherwise, the club risks losing him for free next year. Leoni has already received several extension offers, but his entourage has so far rejected them. It seems that his entourage mainly wants to stall for time. Read more »

Promising start to playoffs for youth teams

Promising start to playoffs for youth teams

YOUTH The regular competition has concluded for Anderlecht's youth teams and the playoffs have now begun. This competition has no official status this year, as the results do not count in determining the champions. Nevertheless, it remains a valuable opportunity for the development of young players and a good indicator. This was already evident during the first day of competition, in which Anderlecht's U18 and U14 teams were in action. Read more »

 10-04-2025 

Brussels derby at start PO Futsal

Brussels derby at start PO Futsal

OTHER RSC Anderlecht Futsal has finished the regular league in first place and thus logically qualifies for the playoffs, in which the eight best teams compete for the national title. In this knockout phase, the matches will be played in a best-of-three format, with the first match taking place at the lowest ranked club. In the first round Anderlecht meets RWDM Futsal, which finished eighth. It was also the only team that could steal points from Anderlecht during the regular competition. Read more »

Aboubacar Camara scouted

Aboubacar Camara scouted

TRANSFERS According to certain African sources, Anderlecht is showing interest in 17-year-old Malian defender Aboubacar Camara. The young player is currently part of Mali's U17 team participating in the Africa Cup for U17 teams. Camara was trained at Africa Football Elite and is considered a major talent in his home country. Besides Anderlecht, Stade de Reims is also very interested in the defender. Read more »

U13 finish second at tournament in the Netherlands

U13 finish second at tournament in the Netherlands

YOUTH Two weeks after their participation in an international tournament in Portugal, Anderlecht's U13 team was once again on the starting line abroad last weekend. This time they traveled to the Netherlands for a prestigious competition. After a respectable sixth place in the Algarve, the youngsters performed even better in Utrecht by reaching the final, where they unfortunately lost to local FC Utrecht. Read more »

 09-04-2025 

Official: Louis Patris to STVV

Official: Louis Patris to STVV

TRANSFERS STVV and Anderlecht have announced on their websites that right back Louis Patris (23) will be permanently acquired from Anderlecht. The player has already played 29 games on loan for the Canaries this season. Read more »

Overview of players on loan

Overview of players on loan

GAMES Louis Patris played the first 76 minutes in the match between STVV and Kortrijk, in which his team lost 0-3. This shrunk the Canaries' lead over Kortrijk to four points in the play-downs, while counting two fewer than Cercle who are in the lead. Alexis Flips remained on the sidelines during Charleroi's game against Standard, which was won 1-0 by Charleroi. This result places them in second place in playoff 2 behind Mechelen. Read more »

 08-04-2025 

Dolberg: "We deserved a second goal"

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INTERVIEWS Kasper Dolberg perceived the team's performance against Genk as better than the one against Brugge. "However, we need to make better use of our chances. We did deserve a second goal in my opinion," he said briefly. Dolberg also put his hand to his own heart: "I had the chance to open the score, but completely missed my shot," he acknowledged. Read more »

Medical examination for Stroeykens and Rits

Medical examination for Stroeykens and Rits

INJURIES Ahead of the match against Genk, Anderlecht had to do without Mario Stroeykens and Mats Rits, both players are injured. Stroeykens is struggling with an ankle injury that has kept him off the field several times this season. He will undergo medical tests today to determine the severity of his injury. Rits is dealing with a less serious injury, but he too must undergo additional tests to get more clarity. Read more »

Ashimeru: "It still needs to improve"

Ashimeru:

INTERVIEWS Majeed Ashimeru eag progress in Anderlecht's play compared to the game against Bruges, but according to the midfielder, the team should be able to perform much better still. “The two goals we conceded were the result of mistakes,” he said. Ashimeru also stressed that the players need to prove themselves and show that they are capable of playing at a higher level. "However, we were not able to go full out the whole match. That has to improve, for the fans and the club," he concluded. Read more »

Dendoncker: "We lack maturity"

Dendoncker:

INTERVIEWS Leander Dendoncker thought the team started well, but is disappointed that it did not result in points. Dendoncker stressed that Anderlecht should be able to win this kind of match. According to the player, there were good intentions on the pitch, but lacked the necessary maturity in exploiting chances. Read more »

Hasi: "We must continue to improve"

Hasi:

INTERVIEWS After the game against Genk, Anderlecht coach Besnik Hasi showed understanding for his players. He noted a positive reaction after the defeat against Bruges, but stressed that this is still not enough. Hasi advocates faster ball circulation and a better search for free-agent players. He admitted that Nilson Angulo did not perform well, but Hasi whitewashed that to his young age. Read more »

Goalkeeper Rutgeerts to KVK Tienen

Goalkeeper Rutgeerts to KVK Tienen

TRANSFERS Nicholas Rutgeerts, goalkeeper with the RSCA Futures, will play for KVK Tienen next season. The club from the Sugar City announced that news Sunday. The 19-year-old Rutgeerts has played for Anderlecht since he was eight years old and signed a professional contract in 2023. Read more »

RSCA Futsal's U21 are champions

RSCA Futsal's U21 are champions

OTHER RSC Anderlecht Futsal U21 have captured the title after a convincing 0-5 victory over FAL Soumagne. The victory marks an impressive season in which the team remained unbeaten, with 19 wins and only 3 draws in 22 matches. Most of the team's players come from RSC Anderlecht's training system. Manager Lieven Bart expressed his pride in the team's performance and stressed that the championship achieved is more than deserved. Read more »

Malian Bomba possible reinforcement

Malian Bomba possible reinforcement

TRANSFERS RSC Anderlecht has its eye on Raymond Bomba, a promising 17-year-old striker from Mali. Trained at the Centre Sportif de Bamako, the club has been keeping a close eye on the player in recent tournaments, according to reports from the African press. Bomba is currently participating in the Africa Cup for U17 teams, where he has already scored two goals and provided an assist in two games. His technical skills and offensive prowess make him a standout player, especially his header power stands out. Read more »

Vertonghen: "Lukaku is right to return"

Vertonghen:

INTERVIEWS Jan Vertonghen has announced he will end his career at the end of the season. Furthermore, he has not yet made a decision about his future. However, it is clear that he is not interested in a role as a trainer. Vertonghen will also not play against Genk due to insufficient fitness. Read more »

 07-04-2025 

RSCA interested in Jander

RSCA interested in Jander

TRANSFERS RSC Anderlecht has its eye on Caspar Jander, a 22-year-old midfielder from Nuremberg. Jander, who has both defensive and offensive skills, is looking for a new step in his career. He trained at several German clubs, including Münster, Dortmund, Schalke 04 and Duisburg, before moving to Nuremberg. In the current season, Jander has played 28 games, in which he has scored three goals and provided six assists. Read more »

Anderlecht suffers another defeat, but shows signs of progress

Anderlecht suffers another defeat, but shows signs of progress

Anderlecht lost 1-2 to Genk, though it put in a much-improved performance. The team started strong and created a big early chance through Dolberg, but Genk gradually took control and opened the scoring in the 33rd minute. Huerta gave Anderlecht hope with a well-taken header in the 77th minute, but El Ouahdi sealed the win shortly after with a powerful strike. Read more »

 03-04-2025 
 02-04-2025 

Dendoncker will probably leave

Dendoncker will probably leave

OTHER According to Het Laatste Nieuws, Anderlecht will not exercise the option in Leander Dendoncker's rental contract. It amounts to seven million euros and is considered far too high in comparison with the midfielder's performance. Anderlecht would also currently have no intention of negotiating a lower transfer fee with his English club. Thus, Dendoncker is probably working on his last matches in the purple-white shirt. Read more »

U16 finish third at Algarve Elite Cup

U16 finish third at Algarve Elite Cup

YOUTH One week after the meritorious participation of the U13 in the Algarve Elite Cup, Anderlecht's U16 also participated this weekend in the tournament in Portugal, specifically for players born in 2009. Led by coach Yannick Kindermans, the team managed to win no less than five of the seven matches and remained undefeated, resulting in third place. Jayden Onia-Seke was awarded best player of the tournament. The U16 formation was bolstered by three players who previously became champions in the U15 category. Read more »

RSCA-Genk sold out, resale on April 4

RSCA-Genk sold out, resale on April 4

GAMES The match between Anderlecht and Genk on Sunday, April 6 at 6:30 p.m. is completely sold out. The Lotto Park is full, but there is still a chance for those interested via RSCA Resale. That starts at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 4. When a game is fully booked, season ticket holders who cannot attend can put their tickets up for sale. These available tickets will be offered at ticketing.rsca.be. Read more »

 01-04-2025 

Dolberg: “We believe in our qualities”

Dolberg: “We believe in our qualities”

INTERVIEWS Kasper Dolberg made his return to the pitch yesterday after a knee injury that kept him sidelined for several weeks. Although the Anderlecht striker could not convince during the match at the Jan Breydel Stadium, he remains optimistic about his team's chances in the final of the Belgian Cup, which takes place in early May. “I haven't played for a while, it will take some time for me to get back to 100 percent,” the Dane declared after the match. Despite his positive attitude, the performance of both Dolberg and the team was disappointing. Read more »

RSCA Futsal 9-3 VOL Hasselt

RSCA Futsal 9-3 VOL Hasselt

OTHER RSC Anderlecht Futsal secured a convincing victory in its top match against Hasselt, the league's number two, in Roosdaal on Friday night. The home team went into halftime with a comfortable 5-2 lead, already deciding the match largely in their favor. Edu was the big star of the evening, scoring an impressive hat trick. The remaining goals were scored by Raul, Sekulic, Darlan, Cainan, Dillien and Mancuso, who combined for a dominant team performance. Read more »

Logical defeat for hopeless Anderlecht

Logical defeat for hopeless Anderlecht

GAMES Anderlecht lost 2-0 to Club Brugge and there is nothing to criticize. Just like in the regular competition, Anderlecht could not make an offensive fist at any time, it even managed not to play a single chance together. Tzolis before halftime and Vermant after halftime provided the goals. Anderlecht's rivals in these Champions' playoffs are not Genk and Club Brugge, but rather Antwerp and Gent.
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