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Bayern Munich striker, Harry Kane, has responded to Barcelona winger, Lamine Yamal’s recent comments regarding the 2026 Ballon d’Or.

Yamal had said that he and Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe were the best players last season.

The Spain international added that he deserves to win the Ballon d’Or ahead of Mbappe and other candidates.

Responding to Yamal’s comments, Kane insisted after Bayern Munich’s 7-0 win over Union Berlin on Friday that everyone has the right to express themselves when it comes to the Ballon d’Or.

“I don’t know how Yamal meant it.  

Everyone has the right to express themselves however they want. Everyone is different.,” Kane told Sky Sports.

“That is not up to me. I will keep doing my thing on the pitch, and then we will see what happens,” he said.

Ballon d’Or 2026: ‘We’ll see’ – Harry Kane responds to Yamal’s comments

Ademola Lookman says the Super Eagles are determined to start their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign on a positive note.

Eric Chelle’s side will begin their campaign with an home fixture against the Barea of Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo next week Thursday.

The three-time African champions will then travel to Bissau to face the Djurtus of Guinea-Bissau for a matchday two encounter on Tuesday, 29 September.

Lookman reckoned Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau will be a tough nut to crack for the Super Eagles.

The Atletico Madrid winger, however, insisted that the Super Eagles will do their best to secure maximum points.

“The whole team is really looking forward to it. Two very important matches are coming up, and the opponents are, of course, tough to face,” Lookman said in Sporty TV as quoted by footballapp.

“But we’re eager to win both of these games. We know the matches will be difficult, but we’ll do everything we can to achieve it.”

AFCON 2027Q: Super Eagles ready for Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau – Lookman

Sporting Lagos technical adviser, Jeffery Buter says his team has put behind their last win over Inter Lagos as they gear up for the next game against Abia Warriors.

The modest club will trade tackles with Abia Warriors at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan on Sunday.

Buter said their last win will help build the momentum ahead of the matchday four encounter against Abia Warriors.

He also expressed the players’ readiness for the game.

“We have had a week of rest and training, the boys look ready as we have put the success of our last game behind us,” Buter said in a pre-match interview.

“We look forward to Sunday as we have had a good week of preparation.

“The win over Inter Lagos was important as we don’t want to go two game without a win, it will also help us build the momentum ahead of Abia Warriors clash and beyond.”

Buter encouraged supporters to turn out en masse to back the team in their first home game of the season.

“The players enjoy when the fans are at the stadium it’s gives them more confident and extra motivation to get the result for them as well,” Buter added.

“It will be nice our first home game back in the NPFL, I’m expecting a packed stadium and hopefully we can give the another good performance on Sunday.“

NPFL: Buter declares Sporting Lagos readiness for Abia Warriors clash

Sporting Lagos midfielder, Aondona Adeede has returned to training after an injury layoff, DAILY POST reports.

Aondona rejoined his teammates in full training this week after spending several weeks on the sidelines.

His return is expected to strengthen Sporting Lagos’ midfield.

Sporting Lagos will be hoping Aondona regains full match fitness ahead of upcoming league engagements.

The modest club recorded their first win of the campaign following a 3-0 victory over Inter Lagos last weekend.

Sporting Lagos will do battle with Abia Warriors in a matchday four encounter on Sunday.

NPFL: Aondona returns to Sporting Lagos training after injury layoff

Barcelona forward, Raphinha, has backed team mate Lamine Yamal to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or.

Although Raphinha was snubbed, Yamal is one of the 30 nominees shortlisted for the award.

The 19-year-old is one of the frontrunners for the prize after winning trophies with Barcelona and Spain.

Raphinha has now hailed Yamal as one of the best footballers in the world.

“Lamine Yamal should win the Ballon d’Or by a mile,” Raphinha said.

“He has the numbers, he has won trophies, with the club and he has won the World Cup.

“People will pay whatever it takes to watch him play, and I would pay it too.”

2026 Ballon d’Or: Raphinha names player to should win it “by a mile”