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 30-09-2020 

U21 beat Standard with 3-2

U21 beat Standard with 3-2

GAMES - YOUTH Anderlecht's U21 have picked up the thread again tonight with a 3-2 win against Standard. Nils De Wilde (photo), Anouar Ait El Hadj and Kristian Arnstad scored. The last two games of Craig Bellamy's boys were delayed due to corona. Read more »

 28-09-2020 

Easily win against Waasland-Beveren

Easily win against Waasland-Beveren

GAMES Anderlecht easily beat Waasland-Beveren with 4-2. The Mauves created a huge amount of chances and should have won with a far larger difference, but the efficiency lacked. At the end of the match Waasland-Beveren scored twice, but the match never became tight. Read more »

Matazo makes his debut at Monaco

Matazo makes his debut at Monaco

OTHER Anderlecht youth player Eliot Matazo made his debut in the first team of AS Monaco yesterday. The 18-year-old midfielder was allowed to come in around the 60th minute against Strasbourg. Matazo was one of the top talents of the class of 2002, but chose for Monaco two years ago. Read more »

 24-09-2020 

Peruvian striker linked to Anderlecht

Peruvian striker linked to Anderlecht

TRANSFERS The Spanish website FutbolMallorca reports that Anderlecht is interested in Peruvian striker Matias Succar. He would also have been offered at Mallorca. Succas is a 21-year-old striker who is currently co-top scorer in Peru with eight goals in eleven games. Read more »

Verschaeren's agents want more money

Verschaeren's agents want more money

OTHER Anderlecht is not only talking with Jeremy Doku about a contract extension, Anderlecht also wants to keep Yari Verschaeren for a longer period. However, these conversations are not going so smoothly. Verschaeren's agent wants a pay raise, while the youngster already has a very nice salary. Read more »


 18-09-2020 

"I want competition on every position"

INTERVIEWS The employees of RSC Anderlecht are working from home again, except for Peter Verbeke. He is working on some transfer files. Reinforcement is still needed in the defense, even though Ognjen Vranjes did not play badly at all against Cercle Bruges. Read more »

"Nmecha must want to do even better"

INTERVIEWS Lukas Nmecha and Ognjen Vranjes did well against Cercle Brugge. But that does not mean that they will automatically play tomorrow against Waasland-Beveren. Vincent Kompany did indicate that everyone besides Elias Cobbaut is fit.
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Two more positive corona tests

Two more positive corona tests

OTHER Yesterday's new corona tests have revealed two new positive cases. It concerns James Lawrences, who currently doesn't train with the first team and has to leave, and a member of the staff. Antonio Milic is quarantined as a precaution. Read more »

Press conference via video call

Press conference via video call

OTHER The fright is at RSC Anderlecht after 3 players and 2 employees tested postitive for Covid-19. Therefore, very strict measures are taken to prevent further contamination. Even Kompany's press conference will take place online, via video call. Read more »

Official: Kayembe to Eupen

Official: Kayembe to Eupen

TRANSFERS The Edo Kayembe's transfers to Eupen is done. Anderlecht announced that the Congolese signed a three years contract with the easterns canton club. According to media, the purple & white got 1 million euros for the midfielder. Read more »

 17-09-2020 
 14-09-2020 

U21 game postponed

U21 game postponed

YOUTH The U21 of Anderlecht would go to Ghent tonight for a league game, but the game is canceled. Coach Craig Bellamy's boys (photo) therefore have a Monday evening off. The next game will be at home against Genk next Monday. Read more »

"Vranjes provided peace and stability"

INTERVIEWS Besides Zakaria Bakkali, Ognjen Vranjes was also a surprise in the starting eleven. It had been one year and nine months since he wore the Anderlecht shirt for the last time, but yesterday he played a solid match alongside Derrick Luckassen. Coach Vincent Kompany was satisfied. Read more »

Kompany: "Everybody is happy for Bakkali"

Kompany:

INTERVIEWS Many people were surprised to see Zakaria Bakkali's name in the starting eleven, but coach Vincent Kompany said it was a natural choice. "I didn't give him that place, he grabbed it himself", said Kompany, who also sees Yari Verschaeren getting better and better. Read more »

Verschaeren: "I feel fine"

Verschaeren:

INTERVIEWS Yari Verschaeren came in against Cercle in the 75th minute. The Red Devil did well, but missed a giant opportunity to score the 3-0 in the end of the game. "Too bad, because I really wanted to score. It was a good chance", he said afterwards. Read more »

Anderlecht wins with 2-0

Anderlecht wins with 2-0

GAMES Second victory of the season for Anderlecht after a solid match. It controlled almost the entire game and scored once in each half via Nmecha and Murillo. The score could have been higher, but Didillon did some good saves. It was Kompany's his first victory as a head coach. Read more »


 13-09-2020 
 12-09-2020 

Without unnecesary presure

Without unnecesary presure

INTERVIEWS You might thought that is moment to RSC Anderlecht take three points on the tomorrow match against Cercle Brugge. Karel Van Eetvelt does not want anymore pronounce those words. The Purple & white has not lost yet, a victory always is welcome. Read more »

 10-09-2020 

Official: Adzic to Ankaragücü

Official: Adzic to Ankaragücü

OTHER The Turkish team Ankaragücü has announced the transfer of Luka Adzic tonight. Anderlecht sends the Serbian winger on loan for one season to the club that finished last in the Turkish first division last season. Read more »

Just over 12,000 season tickets

Just over 12,000 season tickets

GAMES RSC Anderlecht has just over 12,000 season ticket holders. Compared to last year, that is a loss of 1,000 season tickets. Despite the COVID-19 crisis and the poor results, the Purple & White can still count on a loyal following. Read more »

Chadli has found a new club

Chadli has found a new club

OTHER Nacer Chadli has found a new club. The Red Devil goes to the Turkish champion Basaksehir. He signs a contract for two seasons. Last season Chadli played for Anderlecht on a rental basis. Read more »

Liverpool has Doku on wish list again

Liverpool has Doku on wish list again

TRANSFERS Jeremy Doku's breakthrough has revived Liverpool's interest. The English champion wanted to attract Doku as a 15-year-old, but Doku then declined for the offer. Now Liverpool would like to buy Doku again and rent it out to Anderlecht for another year. Read more »

Falette on radar of Anderlecht

Falette on radar of Anderlecht

TRANSFERS RSC Anderlecht continues to scan the transfer market for central defenders. In their search, it came to Simon Falette, a 28-year-old left leg who currently plays for Frankfurt and has one more year contract there. Read more »

Doku: "I was growing in the game"

Doku:

INTERVIEWS Jérémy Doku had a difficult time with the Red Devils in the first half. Roberto Martinez kept the confidence and Doku thanked him with a goal. A nice entry for his first selection, although it is now especially important that he keeps both feet on the ground. Read more »

Red Devils are already back in Neerpede.

Red Devils are already back in Neerpede.

OTHER Goalscorer Jérémy Doku, Yari Verschaeren and Landry Dimata joined Neerpede again yeserday. There is no time to rest for a while, because Cercle Brugge awaits in the Lotto Park on Sunday. Business as usual again for the three Red Devils. Read more »


 09-09-2020 

Tickets still available for Cercle

Tickets still available for Cercle

OTHER The reservation system went completely wrong at the launch. In the meantime, everything is on point and RSC Anderlecht has announced that tickets are still available for Sunday's match against Cercle Brugge. 80% of the tickets haver already been sold. Read more »

 08-09-2020 

Nmecha scores, but young Devils beat Germany

Nmecha scores, but young Devils beat Germany

YOUTH The Belgian U21 won with 4-1 against Germany in the evening. Anderlecht striker Lukas Nmecha scored the German goal from the penalty spot. With the Belgians, Hannes Delcroix and Francis Amuzu were in the starting eleven. Former Anderlecht player Mike Ndayishimiye (photo) was the best player.
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Chadli receives an offer from Turkey

Chadli receives an offer from Turkey

TRANSFERS - OTHER Some supporters would have liked to see Nacer Chadli in Lotto Park again this season. There was also interest from Antwerp. But it seems that the Red DEvil has moved permanently to Basaksehir, Turkey. There would be a two-year contract for Chadli. Read more »

Kindermans: "Decision made between pot and pint"

Kindermans:

YOUTH - INTERVIEWS The national U21 plays agains Germany today. National coach Jacky Mathijssen has 12 players in his selection who were trained on Neerpede. Head of Youth Education Jean Kindermans is therefor more than proud of the youth work. Although it does hurt that the Purple & White U21 are not allowed to play in 1B. Read more »

 07-09-2020 

Hoedt is not right away

Hoedt is not right away

TRANSFERS - OTHER It is tight in the defense at RSC Anderlecht, In its search it came to Wesley Hoedt, loaned out to Antwerp last year but on the payroll at Southampton. However, the conditions for renting the Dutch left leg are currently still too high. Read more »

Mykhaylichenko fell heavily in Spain

Mykhaylichenko fell heavily in Spain

GAMES After his debut on Thursday, Bogdan Mykhaylichenko also started with Ukraine yesterday night. The left back of Anderlecht, hosever, could not prevent his team from losing 4-0 to Spain. Mykhaylichenko played the entire game. Read more »

Three Anderlecht youths in quarantine

Three Anderlecht youths in quarantine

YOUTH - OTHER Bad luck for Mario Stroeykens, Arno Herssens and Lucas Stassin: the trio, like their teammates and staff of the national U 17 team, has to be quarantined for a week. The reason: 14 of the teasm's 22 player have passed a positive corona test. It is not known whether the Anderlecht trio is actually infected. Read more »

Hoedt not immediately

Hoedt not immediately

OTHER It is tight in the defense at RSC Anderlecht. In its search it came to Wesley Hoedt, loaned out to Antwerp last year but on the payroll at Southampton. However, the conditions for renting the Dutchman are currently still too high.
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 06-09-2020 

Three Anderlecht youngsters in quarantine

Three Anderlecht youngsters in quarantine

OTHER Bad luck for Mario Stroeykens, Arno Herssens and Lucas Stassin: the trio, like their teammates and staff of the national U17 team, has to be quarantined for a week. The reason: 14 of the 22 players have passed a positive corona test. It is not known whether the Anderlecht trio is actually infected. Read more »

Martinez makes Doku debut

Martinez makes Doku debut

GAMES Jeremy Doku made his debut with the Red Devils yesterday night. Two minutes before the end, the Anderlecht player was allowed to fill in for Youri Tielemans. The Belgians won 0-2 in Denmark. Read more »

RSCA ladies take a 0-11 win

RSCA ladies take a 0-11 win

GAMES - DAMES The RSC Anderlecht ladies visited the ladies of Zulte-Waregem yesterday afternoon. For Tessa Wullaert it was a reunion with her ex-team, but that didn't stop her from going all out, she scored a double hat-trick. Read more »

 04-09-2020 

Zulj sees how Austria wins

Zulj sees how Austria wins

OTHER Zulj stayed on the bench for 90 minutes in the game between Norway and Austria. The midfielder saw how his teammates won with 1-2 and how they took a good start in the Nations League. Read more »

Adzic scores for national team

Adzic scores for national team

OTHER With a penalty goal after 65 minutes, Luka Adzic got a point for the Serbian U21. Against Latvia, the Serbian U21 were 2-0 behind, but Adzic took care of the 2-2 final score. The Anderlecht winger played 80 minutes. Read more »

Bakkali con still choose Morocco

Bakkali con still choose Morocco

OTHER Zakaria Bakkali played twice for the Red Devils, in 2013 and 2015, both time he was under 21 years old. Due to a new rule, which will be voted on September 18, Bakkali could still choose the national team of Morocco. Read more »

Nmecha scored for German U21

Nmecha scored for German U21

OTHER Lukas Nmecha has scored lastnight for the German U21 national team. In the European Champions qualifier against Moldova, he converted a penalty kick after 62 minutes. Germany won the final with 4-1. Nmecha played 82 minutes. Read more »

Stroeykens and co lose in Germany

Stroeykens and co lose in Germany

YOUTH The Belgian U17 lost their first exhibition game against Germany today. With Anderlecht boys Mario Stroeykens (photo), Arno Herssens and Lucas Stassin at the kick-off, the young Devils lost 4-3. The Anderlecht players did not score. Read more »

 03-09-2020 
 02-09-2020 

Did Devroe fool at Nkaka's transfer?

Did Devroe fool at Nkaka's transfer?

OTHER KV Oostend has sued its ex-manager for irregularities in the transfer of Landry Dimata to Wolfsburg. Devroe would have significantly increased the brokerage fee without the board's knowledge. He would not have arranged everything with the transfer from Aristote Nkaka to Anderlecht. Read more »

Scout Andersen leaves Anderlecht

Scout Andersen leaves Anderlecht

OTHER Anderlecht has not renewed the expiring contract of scout Hendrik Andersen. The former left back has worked for the Purple & White since 2016. "I am disappointed, but not angry", he says about his farewell. Read more »

 01-09-2020 

Van Crombrugge leaves the Red Devils

Van Crombrugge leaves the Red Devils

INJURIES - OTHER After Elias Cobbaut, Hendrik Van Crombrugge now also has to drop out of the Red Devils. The Football Association announces that the Anderlecht goalkeeper has left the selection because he is not fully fit. What exactly is going on is not yet known. Read more »

No surgery for Cobbaut

No surgery for Cobbaut

INJURIES Happines in an accident: Elias Cobbaut does not have to go under the knife. He broke his right ancle on Friday against Ostend, but an operation is not necessary. The defender will no longer take action this calendar year. Read more »

Good hope for 5,000 fans against Cercle

Good hope for 5,000 fans against Cercle

GAMES Anderlecht sat together with the city council last Thursday to discuss the admission of supporters in the Lotto Park. The club has a plan to host 5,000 fans from September 13. "Inj principle there is no problem," said Mayor Fabrice Cumps. Read more »

Referee Department agrees with Boterberg

Referee Department agrees with Boterberg

OTHER In its analysis of the football weekend, the Referee Department also comes back to the penalty kick that Ostend received against Anderlecht on Firday. According to the Referee Department, referee Boterberg and the VAR acted correctly in the conscious phase. Read more »