News with tag "Youth"


 14-10-2025 

Naïm Van Attenhove: “I continue to believe in my dream”

Naïm Van Attenhove: “I continue to believe in my dream”

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 »


Benktib leads U17 to convincing victory

Benktib leads U17 to convincing victory

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 »


 13-10-2025 

'Anderlecht won't let De Cat go to the World Cup'

'Anderlecht won't let De Cat go to the World Cup'

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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 12-10-2025 

 10-10-2025 

Nga Kana gives Belgium U17 a good start

Nga Kana gives Belgium U17 a good start

The Belgian U17 team won their first match of the European Championship qualifying tournament 1-0 against Moldova. Three Anderlecht players formed the front line. One of them, Joshua Nga Kana (photo), scored the only goal. Read more »



 08-10-2025 

Stroeykens: “My story is not over yet”

Stroeykens: “My story is not over yet”

Mario Stroeykens has extended his contract with RSC Anderlecht until 2028. The 21-year-old midfielder, who came up through the Purple & White youth academy, will remain with the club for at least three more seasons. Read more »


Mario Stroeykens extends his contract until 2028

Mario Stroeykens extends his contract until 2028

Mario Stroeykens will remain at Lotto Park for longer. He has extended his contract with RSC Anderlecht by two years, keeping him at the club until 2028. The 21-year-old midfielder, originally from Zellik, has been with Anderlecht since his youth academy days.  Read more »



 07-10-2025 

The Cat 17, already like a boss in Clasico

The Cat 17, already like a boss in Clasico

While most of his peers are still torn between studying and partying, Nathan De Cat was in the spotlight on Sunday evening in his very first Clasico. The 17-year-old Anderlecht defender even received a standing ovation when he was substituted. Not since Youri Tielemans has a teenager in purple and white made such an impression.
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 04-10-2025 

Hasi: "No decision yet on De Cat"

Hasi:

Will Nathan De Cat go to the U17 World Cup in Qatar next month or will he stay home? That question surfaced in the press last week. Besnik Hasi was asked about it during his press conference. Read more »





 03-10-2025 

Camara and N'Diaye absent for several matches?

Camara and N'Diaye absent for several matches?

Ilay Camara and Moussa N'Diaye will likely miss several matches due to a selection for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, which takes place from December 21 to January 18. The two players could miss up to five matches, including matches against Westerlo, STVV, Antwerp, Charleroi, and Gent. Read more »


Neerpede's youth teams largely bounce back against Charleroi

Neerpede's youth teams largely bounce back against Charleroi

After a difficult weekend against Genk, Anderlecht's youth teams had the chance to bounce back against Charleroi. With four wins, the team's performance was almost perfect, but a disappointing defeat for the U14s tarnished the results. Anderlecht's U18s recorded their first win of the season with a 4-1 victory. After a difficult first half, in which Charleroi opened the scoring, Anderlecht bounced back strongly in the second half. Read more »



 02-10-2025 

National U17s call on 4 Anderlecht players

National U17s call on 4 Anderlecht players

Anderlecht players Ilyas Benktib, Rune Verstrepen, Joshua Nga Kana, and Jayden Onia-Seke have been selected for the U17 Euro 2026 qualifying matches. The three matches will be played in Belgium, where the young Belgians will face Moldova, Belarus, and Norway. Former RSCA Academy players have also been included in the Belgian squad, including Jelle Driessen, Yhanis Onehese, and Kiyan Achahbar. Read more »


 01-10-2025 

Anderlecht risks missing De Cat due to U17 World Cup

Anderlecht risks missing De Cat due to U17 World Cup

The U17 World Cup will take place in Qatar in November, with Belgium among the participants. Nathan De Cat is a key player in the Belgian U17 team and, according to Het Laatste Nieuws, is eager to participate in this tournament. Anderlecht, however, is much less enthusiastic, according to the newspaper. Read more »


 29-09-2025