The Belgian Football Association has announced the national U16 squad for the prestigious tournament in Val-de-Marne, France, which will take place from October 28 to November 1. The young Red Devils will compete against France, Japan, and the Netherlands. Read more »
The debate surrounding Nathan De Cat's World Cup selection continues to reverberate at Anderlecht. During the press conference, coach Besnik Hasi made it clear that the club's position remains unchanged. "I won't answer any more questions about that. Anderlecht's position is clear," he stated firmly. Read more »
15-year-old Esthée Maerschalck has signed her first professional contract with RSCA Women, running until 2028. She was trained at Olsa Brakel, where she played with the boys up to the U15 level. Her impressive performances haven't gone unnoticed: she was selected for the Red Flames' U17 team and participated in the summer pre-season with the RSCA Women first team. Maerschalck, who plays for RSCA Women B this season, has already scored five goals in eight matches. Read more »
Nathan de Cat is becomiing a key player for Anderlecht at a young age. The youngster still has a contract in Brussels until 2027. However, given his rapid development, Anderlecht wants to avoid having to sell De Cat next year to avoid a potential free transfer in 2027. Read more »
During the October international break, the Purple & White women's team will be touring Europe. No fewer than sixteen players from the club will be on the road representing their national teams in various competitions. Two key players, Laura Deloose and Tine De Caigny, have been selected for the crucial Nations League play-offs. They face the challenge of keeping Belgium in League A, with decisive matches against Ireland on October 24 and 28. 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 »
The possibility that Nathan De Cat will still be going to the U17 World Cup in Qatar has resurfaced. Although Besnik Hasi made it clear earlier this week that the 17-year-old midfielder would remain in Belgium for the tournament, his name has now appeared in the national U17 squad listed on the official RBFA website. Read more »
Anderlecht has appointed Annelies Debakker as its new Operations Director for the youth academy in Neerpede as of today. Not surprising, were it not for the fact that Debakker is Nathan De Cat's mother. Read more »
Rumors of a possible return of Jean Kindermans to Neerpede are growing stronger. According to several sources, the Antwerp club has resigned itself to the eventual departure of the youth academy director. Kindermans would return to his former position at Anderlecht. However, the academy stalwart still has a contract in Antwerp until 2029, meaning negotiations on the terms and timing of his return will have to take place anyway. Read more »
Morocco defeated Argentina 2-0 last night in the U20 World Cup final in Chile. Ali Maamar started the final, which was decided by two goals from Zabiri. Anderlecht also had a second player in the Moroccan squad in Anas Tajaouart. Read more »
Nathan De Cat opened the scoring for Anderlecht tonight with a beautiful strike. He played strongly again and showed why Anderlecht is reluctant to see him leave for the U17 World Cup. "My family and friends were in the stands. I'm very happy I was able to score," he said after the match. 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 »
The decision has been made: Anderlecht will not allow Nathan De Cat to participate in the U17 World Cup in Qatar next month. "Of course Nathan wanted to go – everyone would – but he also understands the club's position," says coach Besnik Hasi. Read more »
The Belgian Football Association is investigating whether coaches will soon be allowed to request VAR checks themselves. According to information from the Referee Department, a pilot project with so-called challenges is being considered, similar to the system that has been in place in hockey for some time. Read more »
In the semifinals of the U20 World Cup, Morocco tied France 1-1. The young Moroccans managed to qualify for the final by winning 5-4 on penalty kicks. Ali Maamar was suspended for this match, while Anas Tajaouart remained on the bench for the entire game. The final is scheduled for October 20, in which Morocco will face Argentina. Read more »
The circle is complete. After several months of absence, Kenneth Bornauw (53) returns to RSC Anderlecht — this time as CEO with full responsibility for both the sporting and business sides of the club. Marc Coucke is thus bringing his former confidant back at a time when the club is once again looking for direction. Read more »
Every year, British newspaper The Guardian publishes its NextGen list, an overview of the best 17-year-olds in the world of soccer. The list, which has now been announced, includes one Anderlecht player: Nathan De Cat, born in 2008. Read more »
Nine Anderlecht players were in action with their national teams. Nilson Angulo and César Huerta faced each other. Here is an overview of the results. Read more »
Morocco has qualified for the semifinals of the U20 World Cup. Last night, it defeated the United States 1-3. Ali Maamar (photo) played the entire match. Anas Tajaouart remained on the bench.
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For many young soccer players, playing for the Royal Sporting Club Anderlecht youth team is a dream. For goalkeeper Naïm Van Attenhove, that dream became a reality, and we had the opportunity to interview him. Despite his training at Neerpede, the young goalkeeper has already had to deal with many setbacks. The former youth player of the purple and white talks about his journey through Belgian and French football, the mental challenges along the way, and his unwavering ambition to make it as a professional. Read more »
The Belgian U17 team won 6-0 against Belarus in their second match at the European Championship qualifying tournament. Three Anderlecht players saw action. One of them, Ilyas Benktib, opened the scoring after 10 minutes. Read more »
Het Nieuwsblad reports that Anderlecht will not allow Nathan De Cat to participate in the U17 World Cup with Belgium next month. The club has informed De Cat and his entourage of this decision. The midfielder himself would have liked to go, however.
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A couple of Anderlecht players came in action this weekend. Some of them were quite successful. Mihajlo Cvetkovic scored twice and Camara took a big step towards the World Cup. An overview.
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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 »
