Mawuena the hero as Remo Stars beat up Rivers United to close in on Rangers Int'l

Franck Mawuena was the hero for Remo Stars as they came from behind to register a first-ever win against Rivers United after a 2-1 win in a rescheduled NPFL clash and move within a point of leaders Rangers International.

The Sky Blue Stars found themselves trailing at halftime to former striker Andy Okpe's opener for the visitors in a keenly contested encounter on Monday evening..

However, an inspired second-half performance led by talisman Mawuena completely turned the tide in Remo's favour.

The Togolese frontman set up Hadi Haruna for the crucial equaliser before towering above everyone to head home a late winner from a corner and seal a massive three points.

In this football news, the victory sees Remo cut the gap on pace-setters Rangers to just a single point having now completed their game in hand, cranking up the pressure in the thrilling title race.

It was no more than Mawuena and his teammates deserved after responding superbly to falling behind early on at home.

The 31-year-old caused Rivers' defence endless problems with his power and movement, laying on Haruna's leveller with a deft knock-down.

And he had the final say by rising highest to bullet a header past the helpless goalkeeper and spark wild celebrations.

His match-winning impact underlined his status as one of Remo’s trusted players in the Nigerian top flight.

With their star man in this sort of form, Daniel Ogunmodede's side will be confident of overhauling Rangers and claiming a first-ever league title.

This dramatic comeback victory also continues Remo's remarkable home form, which has seen them drop just two points at the Ikenne Stadium all season.

Mawuena and his teammates will be hoping to take this NPFL results into their final crucial home games as an absorbing title race enters its closing stages.