Sports News Today, 7 November 2026 (Evening): Flamingos Win World Cup, Eagles Squad Named, Forest Stun City
Last updated: 7 November 2026 · By Naijatipsland Editorial Team · Editorial policy
Evening roundup · Saturday 7 November 2026 · By Ade Adeniyi, Founder and Editor
What a night for Nigerian football. The Flamingos are world champions, Eric Chelle has named his squad for the Tanzania double-header, and the Premier League delivered a big upset. Here is Saturday’s sport, results and facts only.
Today at a glance
- Flamingos beat Japan 2-1 in Rabat to win Nigeria’s first FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
- Super Eagles: 24-man squad named for Tanzania; Iheanacho, Okoye and Onyedika left out, teenager Suleiman Mubarak called up.
- Osimhen’s knee surgery is a success; Galatasaray aim for a late-November return.
- Premier League: Forest stun Man City 3-1, Arsenal edge Hull, Bassey and Iwobi start in Fulham’s draw.
- Bundesliga: Onyedika plays as Frankfurt snatch a late draw; Bayern and Dortmund win.
- Tennis: Ben Shelton reaches the Paris Masters final.
1. Flamingos are world champions
What happened
Nigeria’s U-17 women beat Japan 2-1 in the final of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat on Saturday evening. Awawu Bashiru opened the scoring in the 39th minute when her long-range shot slipped through the Japanese goalkeeper’s hands. Oluebube Umejiaku doubled the lead two minutes after the restart, set up by Esther Stephen. Fuki Ito pulled one back for Japan, the 2014 champions, on 80 minutes, but Hakeem Busari’s side held on.
The Flamingos lost their opening game to Poland, then won six in a row, including victories over defending champions North Korea and Brazil (3-1 in the semi-final). North Korea took bronze by beating Brazil 6-0 earlier in the day.
Why it matters
It is the first time an African team has won this tournament, and it beats Nigeria’s previous best of bronze in 2022. Nigeria already has five U-17 boys’ world titles. Read our full report: Flamingos beat Japan 2-1.
Source: Sports247; Complete Sports; Telemundo.
2. Chelle names 24 for Tanzania
What happened
The Nigeria Football Federation released Eric Chelle’s 24-man list for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Tanzania: in Uyo on Friday 13 November and away on Tuesday 17 November. Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, striker Kelechi Iheanacho (17 league goals in 14 games for Bursaspor) and midfielders Raphael Onyedika and Frank Onyeka are not included. Slavia Prague teenager Suleiman Mubarak gets a first senior call-up, while Tochukwu Nnadi, Yusuf Alhassan and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru return. Tolu Arokodare, Taiwo Awoniyi, Akor Adams and Ademola Lookman lead the attack.
Why it matters
Nigeria are three points behind Guinea-Bissau in Group L, and only the group winner qualifies. Two wins are close to essential. See the Group L table and our TV guide.
Source: TheCable; Legit.ng; Blueprint.
3. Osimhen surgery a success
What happened
Galatasaray confirmed that Victor Osimhen had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee on Saturday morning in Istanbul to remove a loose fragment found after the Champions League win over Stuttgart. The club called the operation successful and is reportedly targeting the 24 November Champions League game against Aston Villa for his return.
Why it matters
This morning we reported he would miss both Tanzania games; the club’s update now gives a recovery timeline of roughly three weeks.
Source: Afrik-Foot; Tribuna.
4. Premier League: Forest shock City
What happened
Nottingham Forest beat Manchester City 3-1 at the City Ground. Jair Cunha scored after six minutes and Liam Delap added two, either side of a Rayan Cherki strike for City, who have now lost three league games in a row. Earlier, Martin Odegaard’s goal gave leaders Arsenal a 1-0 win over Hull, and substitute Noah Okafor’s late strike earned Leeds a 1-0 win over Tottenham. At Craven Cottage, Fulham drew 1-1 with Newcastle; Super Eagles pair Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi both started for Fulham, and Rodrigo Muniz equalised three minutes after Jacob Murphy’s opener.
Why it matters
Arsenal’s lead at the top has grown, and Bassey and Iwobi head into the international break with regular minutes.
Source: Sky Sports; ESPN; AFP.
5. Bundesliga: late drama for Onyedika’s Frankfurt
What happened
Raphael Onyedika started for Eintracht Frankfurt and played until the 85th minute as they drew 2-2 at Paderborn, with Jonathan Burkardt equalising in stoppage time. Bayern Munich won 2-1 at Mainz and Borussia Dortmund beat Elversberg 2-1, so the top two stay level on points.
Why it matters
Onyedika is a regular in Germany, which makes his omission from the Super Eagles list one of the talking points of the day.
Source: theScore; LineupsToday; AFP.
6. Shelton into Paris Masters final
What happened
American third seed Ben Shelton came from a set down to beat home hope Luca Van Assche in three sets and reach Sunday’s Paris Masters final. He meets the winner of Carlos Alcaraz against Casper Ruud.
Why it matters
It is the last Masters 1000 event of the season before the ATP Finals in Turin.
Source: France 24 (AFP); Tennis Majors.
What to watch next
- The Flamingos’ return home and any official reception.
- Super Eagles players reporting to camp in Uyo ahead of Friday’s game.
- NPFL matchday on Sunday, plus Crystal Palace v Liverpool and Manchester United v Aston Villa.
- Lookman’s Atletico Madrid host Barcelona on Sunday night.
- The Paris Masters final on Sunday.
Frequently asked questions
Who scored for the Flamingos in the final?
Awawu Bashiru (39 minutes) and Oluebube Umejiaku (47 minutes). Fuki Ito scored for Japan.
When do the Super Eagles play Tanzania?
Friday 13 November in Uyo, then Tuesday 17 November away in Tanzania.
Why is Iheanacho not in the squad?
The coach has not publicly explained the decision. Iheanacho is the top scorer in Turkey’s second tier this season.
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