Sports News Today, 8 November 2026 (Evening): Eagles squad named, Osimhen surgery success, Man United 4-4 Villa
Last updated: 8 November 2026 · By Naijatipsland Editorial Team · Editorial policy
Evening roundup · Sunday 8 November 2026 · By Ade Adeniyi, Founder and Editor
Good evening. It has been a busy Sunday: Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has named his squad for the Tanzania double-header, Victor Osimhen is recovering from knee surgery, Tolu Arokodare kept scoring for Ajax, and Old Trafford staged an eight-goal thriller. Here are the results and team news that matter, in our own words.
Today at a glance
- Super Eagles: 24-man squad for Tanzania; no Osimhen, Okoye or Iheanacho.
- Osimhen’s knee operation was a success; reports suggest about three weeks out.
- Arokodare scores in a fifth straight game as Ajax draw 2-2 at Twente.
- Premier League: Brighton go second, Sunderland stun Chelsea, Man United and Villa draw 4-4.
- Tennis: Alcaraz beats Shelton to win his first Paris Masters title.
- Formula 1: Norris wins in Sao Paulo; Verstappen climbs from 21st to second.
1. Super Eagles squad named for Tanzania double-header
What happened: Eric Chelle has called up 24 players for Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Tanzania: at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Friday 13 November, then away in Zanzibar on Tuesday 17 November. Captain Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, Ademola Lookman, Akor Adams and Tolu Arokodare are included. Francis Uzoho returns in goal alongside Stanley Nwabali and Arthur Okonkwo, while Maduka Okoye, Kelechi Iheanacho, Frank Onyeka and Raphael Onyedika miss out. Under-23 midfielders Samson Tijani and Mubarak Suleiman get chances to debut, and Tochukwu Nnadi, Alhassan Yusuf and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru return.
Why it matters: Reports describe these as must-win games for Nigeria’s qualifying hopes, so the shape of the attack without Osimhen is the big question. See the full list in our Super Eagles fixtures and squad guide and check the Group L table.
Source: The Guardian; Voice of Nigeria; The Nation.
2. Osimhen’s knee surgery a success
What happened: Galatasaray confirmed that Victor Osimhen had an operation on his left knee on Saturday at Maslak Acıbadem Hospital in Istanbul, after a scan following the Champions League game against VfB Stuttgart found a loose fragment. The club said his recovery will be monitored daily. Turkish media estimate about three weeks out and name Galatasaray’s Champions League match against Aston Villa on 24 November as a possible return, though the club has not confirmed a timeline.
Why it matters: Nigeria’s first-choice striker misses both Tanzania games, but the outlook is shorter than many fans feared, which is good news for the rest of the qualifying campaign.
Source: ThisDay; Nigeria Info.
3. Arokodare scores again as Ajax are pegged back
What happened: Tolu Arokodare headed Ajax in front inside three minutes at FC Twente, his goal in a fifth consecutive match and his sixth in five games. Rayane Bounida made it 2-0 on 66 minutes, but a Dies Janse own goal two minutes later and a stoppage-time Wout Weghorst penalty, awarded after a VAR review, earned Twente a 2-2 draw. The result cost Ajax the chance to go top of the Eredivisie.
Why it matters: With Osimhen out, Arokodare arrives in Uyo as Nigeria’s most in-form striker. Daily Post puts his season tally at 12 goals and four assists in 16 games for Ajax.
Source: Daily Post; Goal; Pulse.
4. Premier League: Brighton second, Chelsea stunned, eight goals at Old Trafford
Afternoon results
What happened: Brighton beat Brentford 2-0 through Diego Gomez and Pascal Gross to move up to second, still behind leaders Arsenal. Liverpool won 3-1 at Crystal Palace, with Alexander Isak among the scorers, and climbed to fourth. Sunderland left the bottom of the table by beating Chelsea 1-0 with an Enzo Le Fee penalty, and Bournemouth won 2-1 at Ipswich.
Man United 4-4 Aston Villa
What happened: Villa led 2-0 inside four minutes through Alysson and Nicolas Jackson, the fastest United have ever fallen two behind in the Premier League. Bruno Fernandes (penalty) and Youri Tielemans levelled by half-time, John McGinn (penalty) and Leon Goretzka put Villa 4-2 up after the break, and late goals from Joshua Zirkzee and Patrick Dorgu rescued a point. Fans also protested against the club’s owners before kick-off.
Why it matters: United go into the international break in the relegation zone, and reports say the club will review Michael Carrick’s position. The table is tightening behind Arsenal ahead of the break. Our guide on watching football legally online covers how to follow the action from Nigeria.
5. Alcaraz wins his first Paris Masters
What happened: Carlos Alcaraz beat Ben Shelton 7-6 (5), 7-5 in Paris, avenging his US Open defeat to the American. It was the Spaniard’s second straight title, his fifth of 2026 and the ninth Masters 1000 crown of his career, sealed after one hour and 57 minutes.
Why it matters: Alcaraz heads to the season-ending ATP Finals (15 to 22 November) in strong form, setting up a lively finish to the tennis year.
Source: AP; ATP Tour; Sky Sports.
6. Formula 1: Norris wins in Sao Paulo, Mercedes clinch constructors’ title
What happened: Lando Norris converted pole into victory in a wet-dry-wet Sao Paulo Grand Prix, his third win of the season. Max Verstappen charged from 21st on the grid to second, with Red Bull team-mate Isack Hadjar third. New world champion Kimi Antonelli spun from the lead and finished fifth behind team-mate George Russell, but their points sealed the 2026 constructors’ championship for Mercedes with three races left.
Why it matters: Both titles are now settled, so the final three races are about pride, contracts and momentum for 2027.
Source: Crash.net; PlanetF1; NOS.
What to watch next
- Super Eagles players reporting to camp ahead of Friday’s game in Uyo.
- Nigeria v Tanzania on 13 November and the return in Zanzibar on 17 November.
- Updates on Osimhen’s rehabilitation and the 24 November target date.
- Manchester United’s decision on Michael Carrick during the international break.
- The ATP Finals from 15 November.
Frequently asked questions
Is Victor Osimhen in the Super Eagles squad for Tanzania?
No. He had knee surgery on Saturday and is expected to miss both games. Reports suggest a return in about three weeks, but Galatasaray has not confirmed a date.
When do Nigeria play Tanzania?
Nigeria host Tanzania in Uyo on Friday 13 November and play the return match in Zanzibar on Tuesday 17 November.
Who won the Sao Paulo Grand Prix?
Lando Norris won, ahead of Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar. Mercedes clinched the constructors’ title.
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