In only 6 years time, from Belgian 2nd devision to winners of The Double, winners of the Supercup, and now qualified for the world’s biggest football stage: The UEFA Champions League! 🇵🇪 Europe here we come: Royal Antwerp FC 🇵🇪
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Ejuke comes over from CSKA Moscow and signs a 1-year contract with our reds. He is a predominant attacking player, who can play in multiple positions, as a left winger, down the right flank, and as a rebound striker. Welcome to the #1 Team in Belgium Ejuke!
R Antwerp FC wins 2023 Supercup!
First prize of the new season, and three out of three for our red & white legends: After the Cup and the Championship, Royal Antwerp FC now also wins the Belgian Supercup!
Another game between Antwerp and KV Mechelen, and a rematch of the cup final in April. Antwerp started very strong and controlled the first half, resulting in a 1-0 lead with a goal from Michel-Ange Balikwisha, but ended up with ten in the second half, due to a red card from Gastón Ávila. On top of that, an unfortunate own goal conceded a 1-1 draw after the regular 90 minutes. Antwerp however did better in an exciting penalty series, and can therefore put the first Supercup in the trophy cabinet 🇵🇪🏆!
Antwerp FC honours 100 year old shirts. Since 1923, Antwerp has been playing on the sacred ground of the ‘Bosuil Stadium’. To honour the iconic shirt in which Antwerp played in the 1920s/1930s – and gave Antwerp 3 national titles – the 2023-2024 season will be played in the same outfit. The first appointment? The Supercup on Sunday! Come on you reds 🔴⚪️
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Marc Overmars, RAFC Director of Football Affairs, announced this week the signing of super talent George Ilenikhena. The 16-year old French-Nigerian centre-forward has signed a four-year contract, coming over from the French second division team Amiens, to further strengthen the offensive line together with Vincent Janssen. Welcome George! 🇵🇪
“Long Live the Great Old!” We are excited to share that ASC UK has been mentioned in a thrilling article by one of Belgium’s leading newspapers: Gazet Van Antwerpen.
Seeing our English supporters club highlighted in such a prominent publication is a true honour, and it showcases the impact and significance of Royal Antwerp FC within the larger football community.
This recognition provides us with a unique opportunity to reach an even wider audience and spread our enthusiasm for RAFC. It is a chance to inspire others to join us on this incredible journey and foster an even stronger bond among our existing and future members.
Thank you once again for your red-and-white commitment and for making our Antwerp Supporters Club truly exceptional!
Original Print Article here / Original Digital Article here (behind paywall)
The Grote Markt in Antwerp filled with thousands on Monday evening for Antwerp’s Trophy Tour as national champion and cup winner. After a boat trip on The Scheldt river, the players were driven in an open bus to the town hall where they also appeared on the balcony.
Completely in line with the tradition, RAFC’s passionate fans created an unseen atmosphere with unforgettable moments and goosebump scenes.
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In his first season with Antwerp, Mark Van Bommel has won an historical Double, so it is no surprise that he was voted Coach of the Year 2022/2023. Congratulations to our coach and up to the next season! 🇵🇪🇵🇪
WHAT. A. GAME. 🇵🇪 WHAT. A. SEASON! THE DOUBLE 🏆🏆!!
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An insane end to a magnificent season. We got THE DOUBLE 🏆🏆!! After the Belgian Cup last month, Royal Antwerp are the 2022/2023 Champions. In a pure Hollywood scenario – down 2-1 in the 94th minute – Toby Alderweireld scored the liberating 2-2: Champions League here we come!
Arthur Vermeeren was voted Pro League ‘Talent of the Season’ by his fellow colleagues in the top-league of Belgian football!
Vermeeren has also been shortlisted for this season’s Golden Boy award, presented by Italian sports newspaper Tuttosport. He is also on the wish list of the biggest football teams from the most important leagues in Europe. As Antwerp supporters, however, we hope to be able to admire Arthur for a few more seasons with our red and white boys! Congratulations Arthur, keep it up! 🇵🇪🇵🇪