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 29-09-2024 

New defeat for Futures

New defeat for Futures

1B - GAMES The RSCA Futures have suffered yet another baleful day. This time they lost 2-3 to Zulte Waregem. Anderlecht are now very last in the standings with 1 out of 18 and urgently need to look for points. Read more »

Hubert: ‘We still lack efficiency’

Hubert: ‘We still lack efficiency’

OTHER David Hubert was pleased with his team in the second half, with the exception of the first few minutes when they started sluggishly and swallowed a counter goal. Furthermore, Hubert did see Anderlecht become more dangerous and create chances, but saw the ultimate goal disallowed due to offside. He stressed that his team gave everything offensively, but would not attribute the points loss to bad luck. Read more »

Anderlecht again fails to win

Anderlecht again fails to win

GAMES Anderlecht were again stranded in a draw. A very weak start to the second half allowed Dender to erase Edozie's goal before half-time, although Coosemans also had to turn out with a great save before half-time. Anderlecht recovered after the equaliser, spurred on by the substitutes, but forgot to reward itself as it did get a few more good chances. The last win dates back to matchday 4. Let's take another three points against Standard next weekend, then? Read more »

Fredberg started talks with coaches

Fredberg started talks with coaches

OTHER Anderlecht remain calm in the search for a new head coach, thanks in part to interim coach David Hubert. With simple but effective tactical adjustments, he has saved the club management time. The management is satisfied with the progress and the search for a new coach can continue calmly. While the applications are pouring in, Jesper Fredberg has started interviews with candidates. Read more »

 28-09-2024 
 27-09-2024 

Cat extends and joins first team

Cat extends and joins first team

YOUTH Nathan De Cat today extended his contract at Anderlecht until 2027. The 16-year-old midfielder will now also train with the first team, the club announced. ‘We are very impressed by Nathan's rapid development,' CEO sports Jesper Fredberg said. Read more »

Amuzu diagnosis not too bad

Amuzu diagnosis not too bad

INJURIES Het Nieuwsblad reports that the diagnosis of the injury suffered by Amuzu against Ferencvaros is not too bad after all. Jan Vertonghen, meanwhile, continues to rehabilitate and still hopes to be ready to play after the next international break. Read more »

Ex-player Akin shot at in Turkey

Ex-player Akin shot at in Turkey

OTHER Yesterday evening Serhat Akin, former Anderlecht player was shot at after Fenerbahce-Union. Akin, who now works as a commentator, was shot in the foot after the match. All in all, Akin is fine, but why he was attacked is not yet known. Read more »

Results opponents in Europa League

Results opponents in Europa League

GAMES Anderlecht's seven future opponents in the Europa League also came into action yesterday and the day before. We try to give you an overview of their results each matchday. Real Sociedad, Anderlecht's next opponent, played a draw against Nice.  Read more »

Academy director Hemmersam already left Anderlecht

Academy director Hemmersam already left Anderlecht

YOUTH Barely a year after joining Anderlecht, Mikkel Hemmersam (pictured) is already closing the Neerpede door behind him. The Dane is resigning because he wants to join a first team elsewhere. With Tim Borguet, currently head of marketing, Anderlecht already has a successor ready. Read more »


 26-09-2024 

Verschaeren: ‘I felt good in the game’

Verschaeren: ‘I felt good in the game’

GAMES Yari Verschaeren scored the 1-0 against Ferencvaros with a volledy on an excellent pass from Mario Stroeykens. His goal clearly pleased the team, because immediately afterwards purple-white played more liberated. With Verschaeren and Stroeykens in the middle of the pitch, the group played more attacking and found a lot of space. Verschaeren therefore stressed after the match that this was the first time he could really play football. Read more »

Hubert: ‘Still a lot of room for improvement’

Hubert: ‘Still a lot of room for improvement’

INTERVIEWS David Hubert, RSC Anderlecht's interim coach, is satisfied with the victory against Ferencvaros. He was confident beforehand and had drawn up a good plan. That plan was also executed excellently by the players. The team was aggressive and attacking, but missed chances in the beginning. At half-time, Hubert talked to his players about the dangers of folding back too far and about efficiency. His advice proved effective, as the score was opened shortly after half-time. Read more »

Amuzu injured hamstrings

Amuzu injured hamstrings

INJURIES Francis Amuzu had to leave the pitch early during the match against Ferencvaros due to an injury to his hamstrings. After an initial check, the winger's long-term absence is feared. Confirmation on the duration of his unavailability is yet to follow after further investigation. Read more »

RSCA Women eliminated

RSCA Women eliminated

DAMES RSCA Women failed to qualify for the Champions League. Purple and White had to pick up a 1-2 deficit in Norway against Vaalerenga, but eventually went down 3-0. Anderlecht held firm until minute 70 but then swallowed three counter-goals on ten minutes. Read more »

Dreyer became father to baby son

Dreyer became father to baby son

INJURIES No knee injury, but fledgling fatherhood will keep Anders Dreyer sidelined for tonight's match against Ferencvaros. The right-winger became father to a baby son, Carl. It is the first child for him and his wife Cecile Read more »

 25-09-2024 

RSCA Women eliminated

RSCA Women eliminated

DAMES RSCA Women failed to qualify for the Champions League after a disappointing 3-0 loss to Vaalerenga in Norway. Despite needing to overcome a 1-2 deficit, Anderlecht held strong until the 70th minute before conceding three quick goals in the final quarter of the match.

 
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Amuzu out with muscle injury

Amuzu out with muscle injury

INJURIES Francis Amuzu faced another setback in his career as he suffered a hamstring injury during the match against Ferencvaros after only 37 minutes of play. The speedy winger felt a sharp pain in his hamstring while accelerating, prompting him to sit down on the field before being substituted. The extent of the injury is yet to be determined, adding uncertainty to his future on the pitch. Read more »

Anderlecht starts European campaign with victory

Anderlecht starts European campaign with victory

GAMES Anderlecht secured a 2-1 victory against Ferencvaros in their first Europa League match. The Belgian team dominated the game from the start, with Edozie and Dolberg showing promise in the attacking third. After the break, Edozie set up Verschaeren for the opening goal, followed by Dolberg converting a penalty to make it 2-0. However, a controversial red card for Angulo and an own goal by Simic brought Ferencvaros back into the game. Read more »

Anderlecht - Charleroi 0-0

Anderlecht - Charleroi 0-0

GAMES Riemer may no longer sit on the bench, but on the field, there was still little to enjoy. Watching Anderlecht's current style of play was at times painful. Charleroi easily held their ground without much effort, even on the offensive end. Koné made a save from Sardella's shot before halftime, and Anderlecht only had their first real chance in stoppage time, with Angulo missing a cross from Amuzu in front of an empy goal. On Wednesday, the Mauves will need to step up again in the Europa League.

 
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Selection: no Dreyer, but with Lapage

Selection: no Dreyer, but with Lapage

GAMES No big surprises in the selection for Ferencvaros. Amando Lapage does feature given the limited number of central defenders. Anders Dreyer is absent. He has in fact become a father, so seems to have recovered from his injury. Read more »

Stadium not sold out

Stadium not sold out

OTHER he Lotto Park will not be full tonight, 16,500 spectators are expected. That includes 450 Hungarian fans. RSC Anderlecht's opponent Ferncvaros have a 15-on-15 record in their own league. Read more »

 24-09-2024 

Hubert: ‘The fans expect more from us’

Hubert: ‘The fans expect more from us’

OTHER Anderlecht begin their European campaign at Lotto Park tomorrow night. After making his debut in the Belgian league, his foray into the Europa League now awaits interim coach David Hubert. Tomorrow's opponent is Hungarian team Ferencváros. During the press conference, the coach stated, ‘The supporters expect more from us. Right now, every game plays a crucial role in building the bond with our fans.' Read more »

RSCA Futures-Zulte Waregem in Tubize

RSCA Futures-Zulte Waregem in Tubize

YOUTH Due to the Pope's visit to Belgium, Anderlecht's U23 will not be able to host Zulte Waregem at the King Baudouin Stadium. The Challenger Pro League match will take place at the Leburton Stadium in Tubize. Referee Ruben Calluy will officiate the match. Kick-off is scheduled for Sunday 29 September at 4pm. Further information on ticket sales will be announced shortly. Read more »

Cup: U19 start against Union

Cup: U19 start against Union

YOUTH Anderlecht's U19, the current holders of the Belgian Cup, will start the 2024-2025 cup competition against their neighbours from Saint-Gilles. The first match is scheduled for Wednesday 25 September at 8pm at the RSCA Academy. With David Hubert absent as coach, René Peeters is likely to lead the purple-and-white team. Read more »

Austrian referee team for European match

Austrian referee team for European match

GAMES Tomorrow, RSC Anderlecht hosts Hungarian Ferencvarosi TC, as part of the Europa League. The match will be led by an Austrian refereeing team. Julian Weinberger will whistle the match in progress, Andreas Heidenreich and Maximilian Kolbitsch will be along the line. Read more »


 22-09-2024 
 20-09-2024 

The names circulating

The names circulating

OTHER Jesper Fredberg needs to look for a new coach, one who can make the team take new steps, according to Fredberg's words. Three names are currently circulating, those of Mark van Bommel, Thomas Letsch and Kasper Hjulmand. Read more »

Official: RSC Anderlecht and Riemer part ways

Official: RSC Anderlecht and Riemer part ways

OTHER It was something that had been in the air for a while and is now official, Brian Riemer is no longer coach of RSC Anderlecht. ‘The club management evaluates the team's performance as insufficient and has therefore decided to end the collaboration,' the club website reads.  Read more »

 19-09-2024 

Weak Anderlecht defeated by Genk

Weak Anderlecht defeated by Genk

GAMES A very weak Anderlecht suffered a 0-2 defeat against Genk. Anderlecht was thoroughly outplayed in the first half, with Genk dominating and only leading 0-1 at halftime thanks to Coosemans, who saved a penalty. After Sor missed a big chance, substitute Adedeji scored the second goal after the break. Read more »

Anderlecht - Westerlo 2-2

Anderlecht - Westerlo 2-2

GAMES Anderlecht was held to a 2-2 home draw against Westerlo. Westerlo earned their point as Anderlecht played too passively for 70 minutes. Despite taking an early lead, Anderlecht allowed Westerlo to equalize before halftime. In the second half, a defensive mistake allowed Westerlo to take the lead, which finally prompted Anderlecht to attack more aggressively. Stroeykens salvaged a point for Anderlecht. Read more »


 17-09-2024 
 16-09-2024 

Dendoncker and Edozie can play against Genk

Dendoncker and Edozie can play against Genk

GAMES RSC Anderlecht will play a postponed match against Genk tomorrow, that match was originally scheduled for August 24 and at that time both players were not yet with RSC Anderlecht. So in principle they may not take part tomorrow either, however, there is an exception if postponement is due to European preliminaries, which is now the case. Read more »

Fredberg gives explanation to Board of Directors tomorrow

Fredberg gives explanation to Board of Directors tomorrow

TRANSFERS Anderlecht are under pressure after the disappointing draw against Westerlo, which resulted in criticism of the coach. A board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, where Jesper Fredberg and Brian Riemer will be up for discussion. Despite Riemer's mediocre performance, he will still be in charge during the match against Genk. The RSCA management will not take any hasty decisions and will carefully evaluate the situation. Read more »

 13-09-2024 

 09-09-2024 
 08-09-2024 

Official: Flips to Charleroi

Official: Flips to Charleroi

OTHER Charleroi have announced the arrival of Alexis Flips. It rents the Frenchman from Anderlecht for the rest of the season, with purchase option. La Dernière Heure knows that Charleroi will take over Flips' full salary. This will also allow him to play against Anderlecht this season.
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 07-09-2024 
 06-09-2024 

Montegnies turns down transfer to Beerschot

Montegnies turns down transfer to Beerschot

TRANSFERS Lars Montegnies will not be moving to Beerschot after all. So reports transfer journalist Sacha Tavolieri. The Rats had initially promised the midfielder from Anderlecht's Futures squad a place in the first team, but he has now been told he would have to start with the U23 squad. Read more »

Agreement on loan Flips

Agreement on loan Flips

TRANSFERS Transfer journalist Sacha Tavolieri reports that the three sides have reached an agreement on a loan deal for Alexis Flips to Charleroi. The Carolois will rent Flips with a €2.5m purchase option. Read more »

Simic keeps zero on debut for Serbia

Simic keeps zero on debut for Serbia

GAMES Three Anderlecht players were in action for their national team on Thursday night. Ludwig Augustinsson and Kasper Dolberg won their match. Jan-Carlo-Simic (pictured) made his debut for Serbia and immediately helped keep the nil against European champions Spain. Read more »

Feasible opponent for RSCA Women

Feasible opponent for RSCA Women

DAMES RSCA Women won 4-1 against Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League preliminary round earlier this week. Their next opponent is from Malta, namely Birkirkara. If Anderlecht win this match as well, they advance to the play-offs. Read more »

 05-09-2024 

Simic and Angulo also called up for international duty

Simic and Angulo also called up for international duty

OTHER Six players from (the first team of) Anderlecht are currently with their national team. Among them some logical names, but also Nilson Angulo and Jan-Carlo Simic (photo) received an invitation. For Simic, it is the first selection for Serbia's A-team. And he immediately gets to compete against Kasper Dolberg. Read more »

 04-09-2024 

Edozie in Ghent for medical tests

Edozie in Ghent for medical tests

TRANSFERS Samuel Edozie is currently at Ghent University Hospital for his medical tests. So reports transfer journalist Sacha Tavolieri. If those are good, Edozie will sign a one-season rental contract. There will be no purchase option, Tavolieri said. Read more »

Monticelli to Hellas Verona

Monticelli to Hellas Verona

OTHER RSC Anderlecht has said goodbye to Luca Monticelli. After five years in Brussels, joining from Standard in 2019, he is making the move to Hellas Verona in the Italian Serie A. Monticelli made one brief appearance for the first team in the Jupiler Pro League match against Sporting Charleroi. He played 41 games for the Futures, scoring three goals. Read more »

Edozie looks to make switch to Anderlecht

Edozie looks to make switch to Anderlecht

YOUTH According to Het Laatste Nieuws, Anderlecht are said to be close to a deal with Samuel Edozie, a young Englishman (21) from Southampton. Purple-white would go for a rental deal. Edozie was formed at Millwall and Manchester City. Edozie is reportedly already in Belgium, which could indicate a quick completion of the transfer. His market value is said to hover around 8 million. Edozie has Nigerian nationality as well as English. Read more »

Vercauteren on his way to Lommel

Vercauteren on his way to Lommel

TRANSFERS Rik Vercauteren, gone from Anderlecht since the end of June, seems to have found a new club with Lommel SK. That is what Het Nieuwsblad reports. The goalkeeper was at the end of his contract with Anderlecht and had become too old for the Futures. Read more »

 03-09-2024 

Antwerp fully committed to signing Praet

Antwerp fully committed to signing Praet

TRANSFERS Antwerp has shown interest in signing Dennis Praet, a 30-year-old midfielder who is currently a free agent after leaving Leicester City. Praet had previously been on Anderlecht's radar, but he was waiting for an offer from an Italian club. If Anderlecht still wants to sign Praet, they will need to act decisively. However, there is no agreement in place with Antwerp at this time. Read more »

Official: Joren Dom joins the Futures

Official: Joren Dom joins the Futures

1B - TRANSFERS Anderlecht has confirmed the arrival of Joren Dom, a 34-year-old Antwerp native who has signed a one-season contract with the club. Dom, who can play as a defender or midfielder, will bring his experience to the RSCA Futures team. The announcement was made on the Instagram account of the club. Read more »

Silas Mvumpa chooses Red Star Belgrade

Silas Mvumpa chooses Red Star Belgrade

TRANSFERS Silas Katompa Mvumpa will not be joining Anderlecht, as Stuttgart and the player have reached an agreement with Red Star Belgrade for a loan deal. This move will allow Mvumpa to compete in the Champions League with Red Star. Additionally, Red Star has secured a purchase option of 10 million euros as part of the deal. Read more »

Anderlecht - Genk on September 17

Anderlecht - Genk on September 17

OTHER The Pro League had postponed the two matches to allow Anderlecht, Cercle Brugge and KAA Gent to focus on their European play-offs. Anderlecht beat Dinamo Minsk to qualify for the group stage of the Europa League. Cercle Brugge and KAA Gent did the same in the Conference League by eliminating Wisla Kraków and Partizan Belgrade respectively. The postponed sides have now been given a new date. Read more »

Kikkenborg says no to loan to Brøndby

Kikkenborg says no to loan to Brøndby

TRANSFERS Denmark's Brøndby have made a last-ditch attempt to hire Mads Kikkenborg from Anderlecht. So reports Danish newspaper Tipsbladet. However, the goalkeeper turned down the offer. After all, even at Brøndby he would only be second goalkeeper. Read more »

Dendoncker: ‘Not the same as when I left’

Dendoncker: ‘Not the same as when I left’

TRANSFERS With Leander Dendoncker, Anderlecht brought back a home favourite this weekend. On the club website, he shared his initial feelings on his switch from Aston Villa to purple and white. ‘It did do me some good to walk back onto the pitch here. Because I haven't been here for a long time.' Read more »

Official: Ishaq to Norway

Official: Ishaq to Norway

TRANSFERS Anderlecht and Odds BK have finalised the loan deal for Ishaq Abdulrazak. Until 31 December, the 22-year-old Nigerian will play for the lowest ranked team from the Norway's highest league. ‘Ishaq is a versatile footballer with a lot of experience already,' echoes his new coach Kenneth Dokken. Read more »

 02-09-2024 

Manager Eriksen: 'Christian is staying at Manchester United'

Manager Eriksen: 'Christian is staying at Manchester United'

TRANSFERS - INTERVIEWS Is it a fact or just a game of bluff? According to Dutch magazine Voetbal International, Christian Eriksen's manager has stated that the Danish midfielder will stay at Manchester United. The manager also mentioned that there has only been informal contact with Anderlecht. Martin Schoots, Eriksen's manager, revealed that there was a lot of interest in his client from clubs in the United States, the Arab world, and Turkey, but Eriksen wants to remain in Western Europe with his family. Read more »

Dreyer not first choice at Feyenoord

Dreyer not first choice at Feyenoord

TRANSFERS Anders Dreyer's potential move from Anderlecht to Feyenoord seems unlikely today, as the Dutch club's top choice is 18-year-old Assane Diao from Betis Sevilla. There has been no contact with Anderlecht so far. Betis is looking to loan out Diao, so it is crucial for Feyenoord to reach an agreement with the Spanish club. Earlier in the day, Dreyer was considered as an alternative after Andreas Skov Olsen from Club Brugge fell through. Read more »

Sankt-Gallen too late for Patris

Sankt-Gallen too late for Patris

TRANSFERS Swiss club Sankt-Gallen has made an attempt to sign Louis Patris, but the right-back has declined the offer as he has already committed to STVV. The loan deal with the Belgian club is expected to be finalized soon. Sankt-Gallen's coach, Enrico Maaßen, had previously shown interest in Patris when he was coaching Augsburg last summer. Read more »

Official: Ishaq temporarily to Norway

Official: Ishaq temporarily to Norway

TRANSFERS Anderlecht and Odds BK have finalized the loan deal for Ishaq Abdulrazak. The 22-year-old Nigerian will play for the Norwegian top division team until December 31. His new coach Kenneth Dokken describes Abdulrazak as a versatile player with a lot of experience, suggesting that he is best suited as a number eight midfielder. Despite being primarily a midfielder, Abdulrazak has also played as a central defender or full-back due to his strong build and high energy levels. Read more »

Scoreless draw after weak performance in Union

Scoreless draw after weak performance in Union

GAMES Anderlecht couldn't manage more than a 0-0 draw against Union, and they should consider themselves lucky. The team played a very weak match, especially in the first half, where they were outclassed by Union, who had several chances. The biggest opportunity, a penalty, was wasted by Rodriguez. After halftime, Union couldn't maintain their level, although they remained the more dangerous side, with Terho hitting the crossbar. Anderlecht, that struggled to create any chances, saw Ashimeru come close to scoring late in the game. Read more »

Anderlecht can buy Dendoncker for 7 million euros

Anderlecht can buy Dendoncker for 7 million euros

OTHER Anderlecht has managed to secure a viable purchase option for Leander Dendoncker from Aston Villa. Het Nieuwsblad knows that purple-white can capture the midfielder permanently after this season for 7 million euros. An amount that, moreover, does not have to be paid in one go. Read more »

Official: Dendoncker hired with option to buy

Official: Dendoncker hired with option to buy

TRANSFERS The club so recently announced the arrival of Leander Dendoncker. The midfielder thus returns to the club where his professional career also began. Striking: despite initial reports, Anderlecht did negotiate a purchase option with Aston Villa. How much it amounts to is not yet known. Read more »

Futures also lose third game

Futures also lose third game

1B - GAMES The RSCA Futures missed their league start. At home against La Louvière, they lost for the third time in as many games. Keisuke Goto (photo) did bring Anderlecht into the lead, but after halftime the visitors scored twice in short order. Read more »

Official: Arnstad to Aarhus GF

Official: Arnstad to Aarhus GF

TRANSFERS As expected, Kristian Arnstad has left Anderlecht. He is moving to Denmark's Aarhus GF. Arnstad was predicted a great future, but despite his 68 games at a young age, he could never live up to expectations. Read more »