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 31-05-2022 

Union accuses Mazzu and Anderlecht: "Law of '78"

Union accuses Mazzu and Anderlecht:

OTHER Although Anderlecht announced the arrival of Felice Mazzu tonight, there is apparently no agreement with Union on a fee yet. The city rival is now accusing Mazzu and Anderlecht of having used the infamous law of '78. Purple-White denies: "Mazzu just gave his notice like any normal employee." Read more »

Web poll: satisfied with new coach?

Web poll: satisfied with new coach?

WEBSITE Vincent Kompany has left, Felice Mazzu is coming. We'd like to take a poll among fans for your initial opinion: would you have preferred to keep Kompany? Would you have preferred another replacement for Kompany? Or is Mazzu the man we need at the helm of our team? We would like to hear from you via our web poll! Read more »

De Wilde signs new contract

De Wilde signs new contract

YOUTH Nils De Wilde has extended his contract at Anderlecht. That is what Het Nieuwsblad and La Dernière Heure write. The 19-year-old midfielder from the U21 team signs until 2023 with an option. Read more »

Presentation Mazzu probably for today

Presentation Mazzu probably for today

OTHER The newspapers are reporting that Anderlecht are getting everything ready to announce the arrival of Felice Mazzu. The intention was to do it yesterday, but that was not possible. Purple and white still have to clear some things with Union. So the announcement might be for today. Read more »

 30-05-2022 

Official: Cobbaut permanently to Parma

Official: Cobbaut permanently to Parma

OTHER The president of Parma has announced on Twitter that his club is buying Elias Cobbaut from Anderlecht. Parma would pay three million euros for Cobbaut. This way Anderlecht has recovered the sum it paid for the defender itself in 2018. Read more »

 29-05-2022 

Anderlecht now reports to Union as well

Anderlecht now reports to Union as well

TRANSFERS Anderlecht have contacted Union to discuss the transfer of Felice Mazzu. This is what Het Nieuwsblad reports. With the coach himself, the deal is done. Since Mazzu has an open-ended contract at Union, he can leave for a relatively low amount. Read more »

Lille also wanted Mazzu

Lille also wanted Mazzu

OTHER Felice Mazzu also enjoyed interest from Lille. This is what Le Soir writes. The northern French club finished the past season disappointingly tenth. Current coach Jocelyn Gourvennec will meet with the board next week and should very much fear for his job. Read more »

Diawara becomes Mazzu's assistant

Diawara becomes Mazzu's assistant

OTHER Felice Mazzu's staff has been known. With Samba Diawara as his assistant, the last open position has been filled. Diawara comes over from Charleroi, where he was also assistant coach. Mazzu also brings three employees from Union. Read more »

Munienge: "I'm leaving the place, but not RSCA"

Munienge:

OTHER In a post on Instagram, Rodyse Munienge says goodbye to Anderlecht. The friend of Vincent Kompany was previously told to leave. According to reports, because the board found his contribution too limited. In his farewell speech, Munienge tells how hard he worked for the club. Read more »

U14 fourth at tournament in Denmark

U14 fourth at tournament in Denmark

GAMES - YOUTH The U14 of Anderlecht finished fourth at the Norhalne Elite Cup in Denmark. They lost in the semi-final against Göteborg after penalty kicks (0-0, 8-7). In the match for third place they went down 4-3 against Aarhus from Denmark. Read more »


 28-05-2022 

U14 smoothly to semi-final in Denmark

U14 smoothly to semi-final in Denmark

YOUTH The U14 of Anderlecht take part in the Norhalne Elite Cup in Denmark this weekend. Later on, at 10:45, they will play there the semi-final against Gothenburg from Sweden. In the group stage and in the quarterfinals, the boys of Nourredine Moukrim (photo) won four times very easily. Read more »

 27-05-2022 

'Nielsen close to Anderlecht'

'Nielsen close to Anderlecht'

TRANSFERS According to Spanish journalist Juanma Bellon, who follows Belgian soccer among other things, Casper Nielsen of Union is close to a transfer to Anderlecht. Bellon further reports that Anderlecht has made a nice offer to Felice Mazzu, but that he is now asking for some time to think about it. Read more »

Official: Wullaert goes to the Netherlands

Official: Wullaert goes to the Netherlands

DAMES Fortuna Sittard reports the arrival of Tessa Wullaert. The attacking leader of the RSCA Woman chooses after two years for a new foreign adventure. At the young, but very ambitious Fortuna Sittard, she can lead a full professional life again. Read more »

Assistants Ngalula and Munienge leave

Assistants Ngalula and Munienge leave

OTHER Even before it became clear that Vincent Kompany would leave, Anderlecht had already decided not to extend the contracts of assistants Floribert Ngalala and Rodryge Munienge. That's what Het Nieuwsblad writes. Their contribution would have been too little. Read more »

Mazzu wants to bring in his own assistants

Mazzu wants to bring in his own assistants

OTHER The talks between Anderlecht and Felice Mazzu have started. However, the coach of Union also enjoys interest from France and Italy, but this competition should not worry Anderlecht. A bigger point of contention is the wish of Mazzu to bring his staff. Read more »

 26-05-2022 

Official: Kompany leaves Anderlecht

Official: Kompany leaves Anderlecht

OTHER Anderlecht has just announced the departure of Vincent Kompany. "The club and the coach have analyzed together the past season and discussed the future plans. In the process, it was jointly decided to part ways," the announcement reads. Read more »

Gomez forfeits for Spanish U23

Gomez forfeits for Spanish U23

OTHER Sergio Gomez has been struggling with an injury for some time now, it wants to avoid surgery and hopes that it will improve with sufficient rest. That's why he's not joining the Spanish U23 team this week, in order to be able to rest in optimal conditions. Read more »


 25-05-2022 

Anderlecht doesn't like a new loan for Vlap

Anderlecht doesn't like a new loan for Vlap

TRANSFERS Anderlecht are currently unwilling to rent Michel Vlap to Twente next season as well. The Tukkers would like to keep Vlap, but lack the financial means to buy him. So they wanted to rent him again, but Anderlecht will not go along with that. That's what the Dutch newspaper Tubantia reports. Read more »

Anderlecht players enjoy Greek sun together

Anderlecht players enjoy Greek sun together

OTHER The season is over, time for vacation. Hannes Delcroix, Yari Verschaeren, Lucas Lissens and Rik Vercauteren are already enjoying the Greek sun together. The foursome went to Crete together with Niels Van Himst, former Anderlecht player and now at Grimbergen.  Read more »

 24-05-2022 

"Debut Duranville reminded me of Lukaku"

INTERVIEWS At the beginning of this month he celebrated his 16th birthday, on Sunday he debuted in the first team of Anderlecht with a lot of flair. Julian Duranville's first minutes at the highest level did not go unnoticed. Youth coordinator Jean Kindermans watched him admiringly. "He immediately made his mark," he said. Read more »

Arnstad extends contract at Anderlecht

Arnstad extends contract at Anderlecht

OTHER The deal is done: Kristian Arnstad has extended his contract at Anderlecht. The 18-year-old Norwegian, who was still under contract until the middle of next year, has extended his deal by two years until the middle of 2025. "Kristian understands that this club is the perfect place to realize his potential." Read more »

 23-05-2022 

Kouamé: "I would like to stay"

Kouamé:

INTERVIEWS Christian Kouamé played his last game for Anderlecht against Club Brugge. However, the Ivorian striker would very much like to stay. "Where my future lies, I don't know. But if I can choose myself, I prefer to stay with Anderlecht." Read more »

Surgery imminent for Gomez

Surgery imminent for Gomez

INJURIES According to the newspapers, there is a real possibility that Sergio Gomez will need surgery. The pain in the groin area that the defender is struggling with concerns an injury to the pubic bone. In recent weeks he persevered, but surgery seems necessary. Read more »

Gomez substituted with groin problem

Gomez substituted with groin problem

INJURIES No more Sergio Gomez after the break in the game against Club Brugge yesterday. The Spanish left-back suffered from groin problems and remained in the dressing room. His first half was also not of the level we are used from him. For example, he let himself be fooled a little too easily with Skov Olsen's goal. Read more »

Anderlecht obtains deserved point in Bruges

Anderlecht obtains deserved point in Bruges

GAMES Anderlecht ended the season with a 1-1 draw at Club Brugge. In the first half it created a lot of chances, but Mignolet saved excellent. Skov Olsen gave Brugge the lead before half-time. After the break the level dropped and Brugge kept control. In the closing stages a shot by Ait El Hadj deflected, allowing the purple and white to equalize. Read more »


 22-05-2022 
 21-05-2022 

Dauda selected by Ghana

Dauda selected by Ghana

OTHER Mohammed Dauda is part of the selection of Ghana according to the press, he could celebrate his first match with the selection against Madagascar on June 1 at 21h or June 5 at 3pm against the Republic of Central Africa or against Japan on June 10 at 11.55 am. Read more »

Nielsen's agent present at RSCA

Nielsen's agent present at RSCA

TRANSFERS Zouhair Essikal, the agent of Casper Nielsen, has been spotted in the buildings of RSC Anderlecht but also at Bruges. This is enough for the media to believe that there is a purple interest in the Danish player. These are rumors for the moment, Union will certainly not sell their player and Brugge has more resources than RSCA, so we must remain cautious with this rumor or we will be disappointed.
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Amuzu: "I have more self confidence"

Amuzu:

INTERVIEWS Francis Amuzu is from Neerpede and he has a purple heart, he made very good Champion's Play-offs where he was decisive in several matches. He is satisfied with the period he is going through now, he feels he can play more freely. Read more »

Another youngster from Brussels joins Anderlecht

Another youngster from Brussels joins Anderlecht

YOUTH - TRANSFERS Crossing Schaerbeek is one of the ten partners of RSC Anderlecht at youth level. After Hassen Hussen Hamedu, the Brussels club will bring a second player of the 2008 generation to the RSCA Academy. This is Mohamed-Amine Ben Gamman, who played as a central defender in the "City of Donkeys".  Read more »

 20-05-2022 

Agyei loses with Belgium U17

Agyei loses with Belgium U17

GAMES - YOUTH The Belgian U17 have lost their second match at the European Championship. The young Devils lost with 2-0 against Spain. Enock Agyei, the only Anderlecht player in the selection, played 75 minutes. Read more »

Four young talents sign first professional contract

Four young talents sign first professional contract

YOUTH Four promising players from the Anderlecht academy have signed their first professional contract today. It concerns Kaïs Barry (photo), Aboubacar Conte, Michiel Haentjens and Lilian Vergeylen. All four are part of the 2006 generation, considered by Anderlecht as the best ever. Read more »

Zirkzee has a chance to win Goal of the Year

Zirkzee has a chance to win Goal of the Year

GAMES Eleven Sports has made a selection of the most beautiful goals from the Jupiler Pro League this season. So apparently they don't expect any more beautiful goals on the last matchday of the playoffs. In any case, Joshua Zirkzee is also nominated and you can vote for his goal. Read more »

Kompany top candidate at Burnley

Kompany top candidate at Burnley

OTHER Burnley's interest in Vincent Kompany is becoming more and more concrete. Het Laatste Nieuws reports that the Anderlecht coach is at the very top of their wish list. Condition is that Burnley saves themselves from relegation next weekend. Read more »

International games for Gomez and Olsson

International games for Gomez and Olsson

GAMES Kristoffer Olsson and Sergio Gomez may report to their national teams for internationals after the season. Gomez was called up a first time for Catalonia. This Spanish state is not a member of UEFA or FIFA, but sometimes plays friendly games. Read more »

Official: Dave Mattheus trains RSCA Women

Official: Dave Mattheus trains RSCA Women

DAMES After Johan Walem decided to quit as coach of RSCA Women, Anderlecht found Dave Mattheus (36) as his successor. Mattheus once trained with the U23 team and then went to KAA Gent. With Gent he won the cup twice. The arrival of Mattheus had already been announced in the media. Read more »


 19-05-2022 

Two young ladies sign first contract

Two young ladies sign first contract

DAMES Silke Speeckaert (18) and Jenna Van De Keere (21) have signed their first contract with the Anderlecht women's team. Speeckaert signed for two years, Van De Keere for one. Both experienced their breakthrough in the first team last season. Read more »

Murillo knows his punishment: four games suspension

Murillo knows his punishment: four games suspension

OTHER The Football Association's Disciplinary Committee has given Amir Murillo a suspension of three duels effective and one conditional for his red card Sunday against Union. Because he still had a conditional match day remaining from earlier this season, he must therefore stay aside four matches effective.
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Vatafu and Ouzraoui leave. What about Wullaert?

Vatafu and Ouzraoui leave. What about Wullaert?

DAMES - TRANSFERS The Anderlecht women's team is already sure to see Stefania Vatafu (photo) and Sakina Diki Ouzraoui leave this summer. Vatafu's contract is over. Perhaps she will choose a foreign league or a return to her motherland Romania. Ouzraoui signed with Club Brugge, where she was presented yesterday. Read more »

Mauves Army against guard of honor

Mauves Army against guard of honor

OTHER If it depends on Mauves Army, Anderlecht will not form a guard of honor for the players of national champion Club Bruges on Sunday. The supporters group hung a banner at the training center in Neerpede yesterday with the slogan 'No guard of honor in Bruges'. Read more »

Kompany now also in the picture at Wolfsburg

Kompany now also in the picture at Wolfsburg

OTHER The German Wolfsburg is looking for a new coach for next season and Vincent Kompany is one of the candidates. That is what Het Nieuwsblad writes. The Germans are looking for a coach who can bring modern soccer. Other names are also being mentioned, of course. Read more »

Debast first time with Belgian U21

Debast first time with Belgian U21

GAMES - YOUTH U21 national coach Jacky Mathijssen has included three players from Anderlecht in his selection for the Belgian U21's June 5 match against Scotland. Marco Kana and Anouar Ait El Hadj are familiar names in the selection. Defender Zeno Debast is there for the first time. Read more »

 18-05-2022 

"Exclusion Murillo was correct"

OTHER'It is not that we ourselves thought otherwise for even a second, but still. The Professional Refereeing Department announces that Amir Murillo's exclusion Sunday against Union was "a correct decision." Read more »

'Anderlecht follows Tom Lawrence'

'Anderlecht follows Tom Lawrence'

TRANSFERS The English newspaper Daily Mail reports that Anderlecht are closely following the performance of Tom Lawrence. Other clubs, including from the Premier League, also have the 28-year-old Welsh international on the radar. Read more »

Anderlecht inquired about Foket

Anderlecht inquired about Foket

TRANSFERS To strengthen its right wing next season, Anderlecht inquired about Thomas Foket. That is what Het Laatste Nieuws writes. The newspaper knows that the purple and white came home from a barren trip: a departure is unmentionable for Foket's club Stade Reims. Read more »

 17-05-2022 

Web poll: season successful?

Web poll: season successful?

WEBSITE Shortly before the start of the play-offs, we asked about your expectations for purple and white. 55% believed in winning the cup and making it to play-off 1. Only the latter succeeded. Now that we are in third place, is the season a success for you? Vote now and let us know. Read more »

Twente wants to negotiate about Vlap

Twente wants to negotiate about Vlap

TRANSFERS Celebrations at FC Twente who finished fourth in the Eredivisie and thus return to Europe. Michel Vlap currently plays there on a rental basis and would like to stay. Also at Twente they would like an extended stay but again on a rental basis. Read more »

Long suspension looming for Murillo

Long suspension looming for Murillo

OTHER According to Het Laatste Nieuws, the prosecutor's office is planning to ask for four playing days suspension, three of them effective, after Murillo's red card against Union. Anderlecht would not plan to appeal, even though the suspension could still increase.
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Standing ovation for Wasilewski

Standing ovation for Wasilewski

OTHER Marcin Wasilewski remains the crowd favorite at Lotto Park and is in the hearts of many RSC Anderlecht supporters. He will have felt that warmth and love on Sunday in the Lotto Park and beyond. "Wasyl" received a standing ovation and was loudly sung.  Read more »

RSCA Women take the double

RSCA Women take the double

DAMES The women's team, after the title, has now also won the cup. Purple and white beat Standard with 3-0 in the cup final, although it was a wait until minute 70 for the first goal. Read more »

 13-05-2022 

Anderlecht at least third after strong first half

Anderlecht at least third after strong first half

GAMES Anderlecht won with 2-1 from Antwerp. At half-time, Anderlecht deservedly led 2-0 against a weak Antwerp that only threatened after Frey's entry. Antwerp could still score, but they didn't get any further than one goal. That way Anderlecht takes at least the third place and a ticket for the third preliminary round of the Conference League. Read more »

 12-05-2022 

Preview: Anderlecht - Antwerp

Preview: Anderlecht - Antwerp

GAMES Anderlecht can gain certainty about the third place tonight, but then they have to win against Antwerp. After the victory on the Bosuil on Sunday, the confidence is high. Although Antwerp will undoubtedly be on edge and want revenge. Read more »

Anderlecht around the table with Arnstad

Anderlecht around the table with Arnstad

OTHER They are not sitting still at Neerpede, several youth players already signed a professional contract. Zeno Debast signed until 2025 and at the moment RSC Anderlecht is sitting around the table with Kristian Arnstad, those talks are going in the right direction. Read more »

150th game for Amuzu

150th game for Amuzu

GAMES If Francis Amuzu makes playing minutes tonight, his counter will stand at 150 games. He will not lack confidence after his hat-trick at the Bosuil, yet Vincent Kompany preaches caution. Read more »

 11-05-2022 

Tajaouart signs first pro contract

Tajaouart signs first pro contract

YOUTH It is the period of the contract extensions at Anderlecht. With Anas Tajaouart, another young talent signed his first professional contract. The Brussels native has linked his destiny to Anderlecht until 2025. Read more »

Season tickets can be renewed until May 29

Season tickets can be renewed until May 29

OTHER RSC Anderlecht has begun its season ticket sales for next season. Season ticket holders can extend their seats until May 29, after that, until June 6, they can move their seats, when they want to. New for next season is a waiting list, which sales start on June 8 until June 14. Read more »

Full for extended stay Zirkzee

Full for extended stay Zirkzee

TRANSFERS The chances of Christian Kouamé still playing at Lotto Park next season are non-existent. There is hope for Joshua Zirkzee and RSC Anderlecht wants to go for it. Zirkzee himself will have to urge his parent club Bayern to lend him another year. Read more »

 09-05-2022 

"The past few months were not always fun"

INTERVIEWS Hannes Delcroix was once again in the starting eleven yesterday after his knee surgery. It were difficult months for the defender, especially mentally it was sometimes heavy. Yesterday he immediately reached a high level that makes him dream of being selected for the Red Devils. Read more »

Previous play off win was three years ago

Previous play off win was three years ago

GAMES RSC Anderlecht gave Antwerp a soccer lesson yesterday at the Bosuil and that was also the first play-off victory since 2019. Three years ago, the purple and white won 2-1 at home against Standard. In 2020 there were no play-offs due to the Covid crisis. Read more »

Amuzu leads Anderlecht to nice victory

Amuzu leads Anderlecht to nice victory

GAMES Anderlecht has won a match in the Play-offs since long and in style. It won with 0-4 in Antwerp. Purple and white deservedly led with 0-1 at half-time and added three goals shortly after the break. Outstanding player Amuzu scored three times. The home game against Antwerp follows on Thursday evening. Read more »

Debast extends contract

Debast extends contract

OTHER Het Laatste Nieuws reports that defender Zeno Debast has extended his contact for three years. Anderlecht did not yet officially announce the news while talks with Arnstad and Stroeykens to extend their contact are also ongoing. Read more »

 07-05-2022 

Verbruggen in goal against Antwerp?

Verbruggen in goal against Antwerp?

INJURIES When Vincent Kompany said yesterday that after today's training it should become clear who will be fit for tomorrow's game against Antwerp, he was not only referring to Joshua Zirkzee. Het Laatste Nieuws knows that goalkeeper Hendrik Van Crombrugge has not trained for several days. His back problems are playing up again.
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 06-05-2022 

Third Bourard to Anderlecht

Third Bourard to Anderlecht

YOUTH Among the youth teams, there are not only departures, there are also newcomers. For example, next season striker Gorak Ghale and attacking midfielder Yanis Bourard will play for Anderlecht. Read more »

Several departures with youth teams

Several departures with youth teams

YOUTH The end of the season is approaching, so logically that means Anderlecht will say goodbye to several players. Our editors already heard about the departure of eleven youngsters from the purple-white training. Read more »

 05-05-2022 

Cullen dreams of bigger league

Cullen dreams of bigger league

TRANSFERS RSC Anderlecht will have difficulties to keep Josh Cullen for longer. The midfielder's contract expires in 2023 and he dreams of a bigger league. With barely a year left on his contract, he has to extend his contract or he will have to be sold.
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 04-05-2022 

Gillet on radar for U21

Gillet on radar for U21

TRANSFERS Anderlecht would be interested in Guillaume Gillet, according to Le Soir. The former player would combine a position of T2 at the U21 as a player to assist the young team in 1B. Read more »

Lardot referee on Sunday

Lardot referee on Sunday

GAMES Sunday evening at 6.30pm Jonathan Lardot will whistle Antwerp RSC Anderlecht. Florian Lemaire and Laurent Conotte assist him along the line, Wesli De Cremer is fourth official. Kevin Van Damme, Arthur Denil and Christophe Snoeck will take care of VAR.
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U21 close season with a victory

U21 close season with a victory

GAMES - YOUTH U21 won with 0-2 at KV Mechelen in their final league game. Chris Lokesa (photo) and Mario Stroeykens scored. Perhaps most notable was that Ilias Takidine made another appearance. Antoine Colassin also celebrated his comeback. Read more »

Injury Zirkzee is not too bad

Injury Zirkzee is not too bad

INJURIES Good news for Anderlecht: the injury Joshua Zirkzee suffered against Club Brugge is not too bad. The Dutchman injured his quadriceps, but today's examination showed that he can already resume the following trainings. There is also good news from the other injured players. Read more »

 03-05-2022 

Arnstad: "Too bad my parents didn't get there on time"

Arnstad:

INTERVIEWS Kristian Arnstad was the surprise of the chief against Club Brugge. It was his second time in the starting eleven, the first was a year and a half ago, also against Club Bruges. Then he wasn't ready yet. On Sunday, he played superbly and was voted 'man of the match'. "I can still do more," he sounded confident afterwards.
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Raman: "Difficult to stay motivated"

Raman:

INTERVIEWS Due to Joshua Zirkzee's injury, Benito Raman was allowed to come in at halftime on Sunday. Usually he only gets a quarter game to show himself. The latter is hard for him. "I'm glad that for once it was more than a quarter of an hour," he said afterwards. Read more »

Possibly no sequel for Magallan

Possibly no sequel for Magallan

TRANSFERS Lisandro Magallan showed himself to be uncertain many times before and again against Club Brugge he struggled. Vincent Kompany changed him at half time for Hannes Delcroix who immediately made a good impression. It is therefore likely that Magallan will return to Ajax this summer. Read more »

 02-05-2022 

U21 play final game of the league against Mechelen

U21 play final game of the league against Mechelen

YOUTH The U21 finish the season tonight with a game against KV Mechelen (Liersesteenweg 206, 2800 Mechelen). Purple and White will, regardless the result, finish second and will therefore play next year in 1B. On 7 May the cup final is scheduled against (champion) Racing Genk. Read more »

Zirkzee and Amuzu drop out

Zirkzee and Amuzu drop out

INJURIES Vincent Kompany had to puzzle because Yari Verschaeren wasn't fit yet and Lior Refaelov couldn't play a full game. And the injuries keep on coming, as Joshua Zirkzee remained in the dressing room at half-time and Francis Amuzu was forced off with an injury. Read more »

Many duels but no goals

Many duels but no goals

GAMES Anderlecht has won its first point in the Champions' Play-offs. In a match with a lot of duels, Anderlecht and Club Brugge got stuck on 0-0. Van Crombrugge saved the only chance for the visitors early on in the match. Anderlecht took a few shots, but Mignolet saved excellently. Read more »