Finidi George suffers blow in bid for Super Eagles job as Enyimba lose to Remo Stars again

Finidi George's aspirations to lead the Super Eagles encountered a setback as his Enyimba side suffered a blow against Remo Stars in the NPFL.

Pulse Sports Nigeria reports that the former Ajax star, linked to the vacant managerial position, faced a daunting audition as Enyimba fell to a 1-0 defeat against the resilient Ikenne outfit on Wednesday.

Adams Olamilekan emerged as the hero for Remo Stars, stepping off the bench to net the decisive winner in the 71st minute, leaving Finidi's Enyimba licking their wounds.

The loss not only dented their title hopes but also marked a bitter double defeat to Remo this season, further extending their unbeaten streak against the Elephants to six matches.

As Enyimba's fortunes dwindled, slipping from second to fifth on the log, Remo Stars soared to fourth, basking in the glory of their hard-fought victory.

For Finidi George, the blow comes at a crucial juncture, casting shadows over his rumoured interim stint with the Super Eagles.

With Jose Peseiro's departure leaving the national team seat vacant, speculation surrounds Finidi's potential leadership in the upcoming matches against Ghana and Mali.

However, Enyimba's stumble against Remo could raise questions about his readiness to command the Eagles' ship amid growing competition for the coveted role.

As the Nigerian Football Federation seeks Peseiro's successor, Finidi George finds himself at a crossroads, grappling with Enyimba's setback while eyeing the national team reins.