Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_11406866_2 (opponent VARCHAR, date VARCHAR)

### Question ###
what is the total number of opponent where date is november 23, 1980

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(opponent) FROM table_11406866_2 WHERE date = "November 23, 1980"