Union suffered its first defeat of the season against KV Mechelen.

23-year-old Algerian striker and international Mohamed Amoura is leaving FC Lugano and will play football for Union. He is our seventh summer transfer and will sign a contract until 2027 (with an option for another season).

Thislanda is just 17 and will play for our U23 in second amateur league ACFF this season. He signs a contract until June 2024

Our European campaign kicks off on Thursday 24 August against FC Lugano in the UEFA Europa League Play-offs. This match will take place at the Anderlecht Stadium at 20.30.

The Unionists will battle against Lugano on 24 August at 20.30 for a spot in the group stage of the Europa League. Like last year, we have the following hospitality packages on offer.

Goalkeeper Joachim Imbrechts (21) extended his contract at the Parc Duden until June 2025.

With a strong performance in a sun-drenched Marienstadion, the Unionists brushed aside Leuven. The goals came through Terho, Puertas, Eckert (2) and Nilsson. We start the season with a 9 out of 9!

Senne Lynen and Bart Nieuwkoop are not in the squad for tomorrow's home game against OH Leuven (kick-off at 18h15). They completed their transfer last week. For Henok Teklab, he is on his way to fitness but the match comes too soon for him.

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Nieuwkoop (27) returns to his former home in Rotterdam on a paid transfer. Nieuwkoop was a regular on the right wing for two seasons and impressed on both the Belgian and European stage.