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Tawfik Bentayeb scores first Anderlecht goal in win over KV Mechelen

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Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Tawfik Bentayeb scores first Anderlecht goal in win over KV Mechelen

Summary

Anderlecht defeated KV Mechelen 1-0 on Friday evening to open the latest round of the Belgian Pro League. New striker Tawfik Bentayeb scored the game's lone goal, marking his first for the club since arriving during the recent transfer window. The 24-year-old forward moved to the team after a stint with Troyes in France. Head coach Vitor Bruno has guided the squad to an unbeaten streak spanning three matches since their loss to city rivals Union St Gilloise. The victory marks the club's third win of the current season.

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By the Numbers

•Anderlecht won 1-0 against KV Mechelen on Friday.
•Tawfik Bentayeb scored his first goal for the club.
•The team has remained unbeaten for three consecutive matches.
•Bentayeb joined the club after scoring 20 goals in Ligue 2 last season.

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8:00 AMYahoo Sports — ‘This is an important victory’: Moroccan striker scores first goal for Anderlecht in victory over KV Mechelen

What they're saying

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Anderlecht opened the Belgian Pro League weekend with a win over KV Mechelen on Friday evening. It was a hard fought 1-0 victory for the Mauves, and the fans will be delighted to see their new striker...
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