Top 10 footballers to watch on ESPN in Africa this season
From Eredivisie to the Scottish Premiership, ESPN Africa is your home for watching action from four of Europe's top leagues this season.
Kompany 'had other offers' before taking Burnley job (1:19)
Deila leaves NYCFC for Standard Liege
New York City FC have announced that head coach Ronny Deila has left after three seasons in charge to manage Belgian side Standard Liege.
Ajax hire ex-No. 2 Schreuder to replace Ten Hag
Ajax named Alfred Schreuder as their new coach to replace Erik ten Hag who will join Manchester United, the club announced on Thursday.
Overmars named Antwerp director after Ajax exit
Marc Overmars has been named technical director at Antwerp a month after he left Ajax over inappropriate behaviour towards female colleagues.
Sources: Belgian side Brugge eyes Chicago GK
Chicago Fire FC goalkeeper Chris Brady is drawing considerable interest from Belgian side Club Brugge, sources have told ESPN.
Monaco hire Clement as boss to replace Kovac
AS Monaco appointed coach Philippe Clement on a two-and-a-half year deal on Monday after firing Niko Kovac during the midseason break.
Super agent Zahavi charged in fraud investigation
Influential football agent Pini Zahavi has been charged in Belgium as part of an investigation into alleged wrongdoing.
USMNT's Vines joins Antwerp from Colorado
The Colorado Rapids have transferred United States international left-back Sam Vines to Royal Antwerp in Belgium, the club announced on Thursday.
Arsenal sign Belgium U21 midfielder Lokonga
Arsenal have announced the signing of Albert Sambi Lokonga from Anderlecht on a long-term contract.
Sources: Arsenal's bid for Lokonga rejected
Arsenal have had a £12.9 million bid rejected by Anderlecht for midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga, sources have told ESPN.
Paul Bonga Bonga is the greatest African footballer you've never heard of
Paul Bonga Bonga was the first non-naturalised African to play in a European Cup [now Champions League] semifinal. But few people know who he is.
Nigeria Power Rankings: Onuachu stays top amid defensive standouts
While Genk striker Paul Onuachu keeps top spot in the Power Rankings, it was a defensively strong month from Nigeria's players around the world.
Genk sign USMNT defender Mark McKenzie
United States men's national team and Philadelphia Union defender Mark McKenzie has signed with Belgian side KRC Genk.
Player sorry for arriving to training in rival shirt
Antwerp forward Didier Lamkel Ze has apologised after he arrived to training wearing the shirt of the club's fiercest rivals Anderlecht.
Nigeria Power Rankings: Paul Onuachu sets his Genk gig on fire
September saw the return of many top flight leagues across Europe, and despite the silent stands, Nigerians brought the noise.
Kompany retires, named sole Anderlecht coach
Vincent Kompany won four Premier League titles with Manchester City before leaving to become player-coach of Anderlecht last summer.
David to Lille, breaks Davies' Canada fee mark
Canada striker Jonathan David has joined Lille from Belgian side Gent, with a reported fee that would break Alphonso Davies' move to Bayern Munich.
Club Brugge formally declared Belgian champions
Club Brugge were formally declared Belgian champions on Friday after the country's Pro League confirmed a decision last month.
Fellaini, Witsel help save boyhood Belgian club
Money from former players Marouane Fellaini and Axel Witsel has helped save Standard Liege from expulsion from Belgium's top flight.
Belgian footballer fined for attending BBQ
Standard Liege's Mamadou Oulare was among five people fined for holding a barbecue in violation of coronavirus prevention regulations.
UEFA threatens Euro ban if seasons voided
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has said that leagues that cancel their season without permission could face a European competitions ban.
Belgium cancels season, Club Brugge champions
Belgium has become the first European top-tier league to cancel its season with Club Brugge crowned champions of the Belgian First Division A.
Anderlecht fined for hiring diploma-less Kompany
Anderlecht were fined the maximum €5,000 ($5,516.00) on Tuesday for allowing Vincent Kompany to coach their team without the required diploma.
Paul Onuachu, Victor Moses at career crossroads in Europe
Nigerian stars Paul Onuachu and Victor Moses are both at critical points of their club careers in Europe.
Belgian First Division A Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antwerp | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +5 | 9 |
| Racing Genk | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
| Anderlecht | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
| Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| KV Oostende | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| KAA Gent | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 |
| Zulte-Waregem | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| Club Brugge | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Standard Liege | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| KV Kortrijk | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| Union St.-Gilloise | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| KV Mechelen | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Royal Charleroi SC | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| KVC Westerlo | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| Eupen | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| Cercle Brugge KSV | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| Sint-Truidense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| RFC Seraing | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |