Sports News Today, 11 November 2026 (Evening): Full Eagles Squad in Uyo, N100m Bonds for Flamingos, Ugoh 400m Gold
Last updated: 11 November 2026 · By Naijatipsland Editorial Team · Editorial policy
Evening roundup · Wednesday 11 November 2026 · By Ade Adeniyi, Founder and Editor
Two days before the Tanzania game, Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle finally has his full squad in Uyo. Elsewhere today, the world-champion Flamingos were received at the State House, Nigeria’s Youth Olympians kept celebrating in Dakar, and the Olympic Eagles touched down in DR Congo. Here are the day’s results and team news, facts only.
Today at a glance
- All 24 invited Super Eagles now in Uyo; Tanzania’s squad is also complete and says it is “not scared”.
- Each Flamingos player gets a ₦100 million savings bond from President Tinubu; head coach gets ₦100 million.
- Praise Ugoh’s 400m gold gives Nigeria three golds at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.
- Olympic Eagles land in Lubumbashi with all 23 players ahead of Friday’s U-23 qualifier.
- NPFL: Inter Lagos snatch a stoppage-time draw in the Lagos derby with Ikorodu City.
- Around the world: Mbappe a doubt for France, Tchouameni goes home, Kane closes in on England record.
1. Super Eagles complete camp; Tanzania arrive confident
What happened
Seventeen players trained in Uyo on Tuesday after flight problems at Victor Attah International Airport delayed some arrivals. By Wednesday, the rest, including Wilfred Ndidi, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bruno Onyemaechi, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and first-time invitee Mubarak Suleiman, had reported, completing Chelle’s 24-man squad. Victor Osimhen and Samuel Chukwueze are out injured, while Semi Ajayi, who took a knock last weekend, has trained. Tanzania’s remaining two players also arrived, completing their 24-man group. Tanzania Football Federation official Almasi Kasongo said the visitors have come to fight for a result.
Why it matters
Nigeria are second in Group L on three points after beating Madagascar 2-1 and losing 3-0 in Guinea-Bissau. Tanzania are already at the 2027 finals as co-hosts, so they can play without pressure. Only one automatic ticket is available from the group, which makes Friday (5pm WAT) and the return leg in Zanzibar on Tuesday vital. Check our guide to watching the Super Eagles legally online.
Source: Leadership; AfricaSoccer; Flashscore; Pulse Nigeria.
2. Flamingos rewarded at the State House
What happened
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu received the U-17 Women’s World Cup champions at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday on behalf of the President. She announced that each player will get a Federal Government savings bond worth ₦100 million, head coach Akeem Busari ₦100 million, and each member of the technical crew ₦50 million. National Sports Commission chairman Shehu Dikko said bonds were chosen over cash because most of the girls are teenagers; he said the five-year bonds would pay interest of about 12 to 14 per cent a year. The reward follows the Senate’s ₦100 million pledge on Tuesday.
Why it matters
The Flamingos became the first African team to win the tournament after beating Japan 2-1 in the final. Paying the reward as bonds is meant to protect the players’ futures; how and when the payments reach them is worth following.
Source: ThisDay; Leadership; ICIR.
3. Youth Olympics: Ugoh’s 400m gold caps best-ever Nigerian haul
What happened
Sixteen-year-old Praise Ugoh won the girls’ 400m at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games in a personal best of 52.76 seconds, ahead of Venezuela’s Osmary Pacheco (52.85) and the UAE’s Aisha Muhammed (53.06). She is the first Nigerian to win a Youth Olympic 400m title. Her gold followed Sunday’s 100m double by Rosemary Nwankwo (11.16) and Gift Bright, giving Nigeria three golds. Speaking after the race, Ugoh said she had expected silver or bronze at most.
Why it matters
Three golds is Nigeria’s best return at a Youth Olympics. The Games end on 13 November, and these sprinters are the next generation Nigeria will hope to develop for the senior stage.
Source: The Guardian Nigeria; AllAfrica; AV1 TV.
4. Olympic Eagles land in Lubumbashi
What happened
Nigeria’s U-23 side arrived in Lubumbashi with all 23 invited players (seven from the NPFL and 16 based abroad) for Friday’s Africa U-23 Cup of Nations qualifier against DR Congo at the TP Mazembe Stadium. CAF lists kick-off at 13:00 GMT (2pm WAT). Assistant coach Deniran Ortega leads the team because Chelle is with the Super Eagles. The return leg is at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne on Tuesday 17 November.
Why it matters
This second-round tie is the first step on the road to the 2028 Olympic men’s football tournament. CAF says 27 teams are chasing 14 places in the final qualifying round, and an away goal in Lubumbashi would make the Ikenne leg much easier.
Source: Daily Post; CAF; Naija News.
5. NPFL: late drama in the Lagos derby
What happened
Matchday 12 ended at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena with Inter Lagos and Ikorodu City drawing 2-2. John Danga put Inter ahead before Ayodeji Abayomi scored two penalties for Ikorodu City, but Akinwale Oriyomi equalised in stoppage time. Elsewhere on the matchday, Rangers beat Kwara United 1-0, Nasarawa United beat Plateau United 3-1 and Bendel Insurance edged Niger Tornadoes 2-1.
Why it matters
Late goals have shaped several results this season, and matchday 13 follows this weekend. See the latest NPFL table.
Source: BusinessDay; Sports247.
6. Around the world: France injury worries, Kane on the brink
What happened
Kylian Mbappe missed France training on Wednesday and worked with medical staff; L’Equipe reported a hamstring issue that could keep him out of Thursday’s Nations League game against Italy in Milan. Zinedine Zidane called up PSG’s Senny Mayulu as cover. France had already released Aurelien Tchouameni back to Real Madrid with an adductor problem, and are without Marcus Thuram and Pierre Kalulu. In England, Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane is expected to win his 126th cap against Croatia on Thursday, which would make him England’s most-capped player.
Why it matters
Injuries picked up on international duty matter to Nigerian fans following the big European clubs, and France need results against Italy and Turkey to reach the Nations League last eight.
Source: beIN Sports; Football Italia via Yahoo Sports; Sports Mole; Bundesliga.com.
What to watch next
- Thursday 12 November: Chelle’s pre-match press conference in Uyo; Madagascar vs Guinea-Bissau (Group L).
- Friday 13 November: Nigeria vs Tanzania, Uyo, 5pm WAT; DR Congo vs Nigeria U-23, Lubumbashi, 2pm WAT.
- 13 November: Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games close.
- Tuesday 17 November: Tanzania vs Nigeria in Zanzibar; Nigeria U-23 vs DR Congo in Ikenne.
Frequently asked questions
Why do Nigeria need to beat Tanzania if Tanzania are already qualified?
Tanzania are co-hosts, so their results do not decide their place, but points against them still count in the Group L table. Nigeria need wins to stay in the race for the group’s automatic ticket.
Is Osimhen playing against Tanzania?
No. Victor Osimhen was left out of the squad because of injury, as was Samuel Chukwueze.
Did the Flamingos get cash?
The players received savings bonds worth ₦100 million each rather than cash. Technical crew members got ₦50 million each in cash; reports differ on whether the head coach’s ₦100 million is cash or a savings certificate.
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