Some newspapers reported that Antwerp is interested in Cedric Hatenboer. The midfielder is unable to establish himself at Anderlecht, while Antwerp is in need of reinforcement. A year ago, when Anderlecht signed Hatenboer, Antwerp also showed considerable interest.
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The RSCA Futures lost 1-0 away at Lierse yesterday. The only goal came after twenty minutes of play. Yasin Özcan (photo) started the match but was sent off after 57 minutes. Even with ten against eleven, the Futures were unable to avert defeat. Read more »
Elyess Dao is gradually seeing the light at the end of the tunnel after a hamstring injury; shortly before that, he also suffered an ankle injury. The first injury disrupted his preparation and the second interrupted his momentum on his return to the field. Upon his comeback, he will play for RSCA Futures before possibly getting minutes with the first team. He has a contract until June 2029. Read more »
During the match against Seraing, Enzo Sternal made his return to the soccer field after a long-term injury. He was sidelined for eight months and now needs to build up his playing time. Sternal was injured in a fairly trivial way during training and had a difficult rehabilitation. “It was hard to realize that I would be out for so long. I would also like to thank the medical staff at Anderlecht for the guidance I received.” Read more »
The RSCA Futures failed to win for the fifth time in six games. Against Seraing, the Purple & White took the lead twice, but a red card in the final phase left them with ten men and led to the equalizer shortly thereafter. Despite the disappointing result, there was also good news: Enzo Sternal returned after a long-term knee injury that had kept him sidelined since March. The young Frenchman made his comeback on the pitch three minutes before the end. Afterwards, he said: “My contract extension until 2029 shows the club's confidence in me. It has helped me morally.”
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Zoumana Keita was in the starting lineup for RSCA Futures on Saturday in the match against Seraing. In the 73rd minute he was forced to leave the pitch with an injury. The nature of the injury and the expected length of his absence are not yet known. Read more »
RSCA Futures lost 1-2 to Lokeren this afternoon. The visitors took a 1-0 lead just before halftime. In the final minute, an own goal by Antwi Dacosta sealed the day. Naoufal Bohamdi-Kamoni's (photo) consolation goal was purely for the statistics. Read more »
The Pro League has approved Racing Genk's request to postpone the match between Jong Genk and RSCA Futures on November 8. The Genk U23 team has four players scheduled to play in the U17 World Cup in Qatar. Read more »
First-team defender Amine Mahroug has signed a new contract with Anderlecht. The 17-year-old defender extended his contract today until 2028. Mahroug has been a regular starter for the Futures in the first-team this season. Read more »
There is a possibility that the RSCA Futures match against Jong Genk on November 8 will be postponed. Jong Genk will have four players leaving for the U17 World Cup. Therefore, they have the option of rescheduling the match to a later date. Read more »
Who will be Anderlecht's striker tomorrow against STVV? Will Luis Vazquez remain first choice? Or has Mihajlo Cvetkovic reversed the hierarchy with his goal against Standard Liège? "We'll decide tomorrow (today, ed.) who plays," Besnik Hasi said yesterday. "Whoever it is, I hope that player is ready to give it his all for ninety minutes." Read more »
Anderlecht's 1B team will be without Jayden Onia Seke for a while. The 16-year-old winger injured himself during an international match with the Belgian U17s last week. "A serious injury," said Futures coach Jelle Coen. "He might miss the rest of the first half of the season." Read more »
After a few difficult weeks, Cédric Hatenboer and Anderlecht seem to be back on the same page. Besnik Hasi said during his press conference that he is satisfied with the young midfielder's work and progress. Read more »
On Saturday, October 18, RSCA Futures will face Lommel, a team currently ranked in the top 6 of the Challenger Pro League with 17 points. Anderlecht, with 9 points, is in 10th place in the standings. The match will kick off at 8:00 p.m. and will be refereed by Arne De Beuckelaer. Admission to the match is free for season ticket holders. People under the age of 23 pay €5, while other supporters pay €15. Tickets can be reserved via the official ticketing system. The match will take place at the Burg Van De Wielestadion, located at Stadionlaan 5 in Deinze. Read more »
Anderlecht has extended Alexander De Ridder's contract by one year. The 17-year-old midfielder from the Futures is now tied to the club until 2028. De Ridder has emerged as a key player in the Futures team this season. Read more »
Yesterday afternoon, Anderlecht played a friendly match against Beveren, the undefeated leader in 1B with 27 out of 27 points. The Purple & White won 6-0. Zoumana Keita, who had been out with an injury since the end of July, made his comeback.
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RSCA Futures seemed to be winning away at Franc Borains, but after the break, they surrendered a 0-3 advantage at halftime. With 9 points, the Futures are at the bottom of the table. Read more »
For the first time in almost two years, visiting fans will be allowed at a match between Anderlecht and Standard Liège. Anderlecht coach Besnik Hasi believes this is a good thing, and he hopes everything goes smoothly. "The two supporter groups must ensure that the people who banned away fans for the past two years don't get their way." Read more »
Het Nieuwsblad examined the market value of all players in 1B and determined which team has the highest value. It turns out that RSCA Futures are in first place, with a squad worth €13.40 million. Cvetkovic, on the other hand, is the most expensive player in the Challenger Pro League. Jong Genk and Club NXT are somewhere in the middle, while Jong Gent has the cheapest squad (€2.3 million). After Anderlecht come Beerschot, Kortrijk, and Lommel. Read more »
Anderlecht will almost certainly not be able to count on Mario Stroeykens tomorrow. Coach Besnik Hasi made this clear at his press conference. Mihaljo Cvetkovic's name is still a question mark. Everyone else is ready. Read more »
Yasin Özcan (photo) and Mihajlo Ilic both played for the Futures last weekend. This raised questions among some fans. Were neither selected for the first team? At his press conference, Besnik Hasi explained. Read more »
Mihajlo Cvetkovic continues to attract attention at RSCA Futures. Against Club NXT, the young striker was once again decisive with two goals, nearly leading his team to victory. Read more »
In a thrilling Challenger Pro League match, RSCA Futures delivered a dominant performance against Club NXT, but had to settle for a 2-2 draw. The match showed the talent of 18-year-old Mihajlo Cvetkovic, who showed his instincts as a striker with two goals. After a cool equalizer in the first half, he scored again after a beautiful combination with Engwanda in the second. Cvetkovic, who has already been selected for the Serbian national team, has high ambitions and wants to join the Anderlecht first team. Read more »
The RSCA Futures have taken a point against rivals Club Brugge NXT. The Brugge side are having a weaker season than last year and are below the Futures in the ranking. Yesterday's match ended in a 2-2 draw. Read more »
The RSCA Futures also ended their match with a victory yesterday. The Futures won 0-2 on the field of Olympic Charleroi, which is still without points. The Purple & White climb to tenth place in the standings for now. Sixteen-year-old Joshua Nga Kana (Bethume) scored both goals. Read more »
When Anderlecht hosts AA Gent tonight, Cedric Hatenboer (20) will once again be missing from the match sheet. This is surprising, as the Dutchman was acquired from Excelsior Rotterdam last summer for €2.1 million. He is not even playing for RSCA Futures, where young or less-used players can gain experience in 1B. The reason? A specific clause in his contract. Read more »
The RSCA Futures drew 1-1 at FC Liège. This puts them in fourteenth place in the Challenger Pro League. Read more »
In the Challenger Pro League, RSCA Futures suffered a disappointing 0-2 defeat against Beerschot. The young team, led by coach Jelle Coen, started the match with great bravado and creativity, but was unable to withstand the experience of their opponents. With only two players over the age of 20, 16-year-old Jayden Onia Seke stood out in particular with his speed and ability to disrupt the Beerschot defense. Despite the defeat, Coen remained proud of his players. Read more »
The RSCA Futures suffered a 0-2 home defeat against Beerschot tonight. The Anderlecht youngsters played eagerly, but were no match for the experience of the traditional Antwerp club. The Futures remain behind with 3 out of 12. Read more »
