Kamwa in mix for remarkable League Two goal of the month
The winger's superb effort from distance at Brunton Park won the Exiles' goal of the season award and now it's on the shortlist for League Two goal of the month.
Kamwa slipped but then showed fast feet to work a yard of space before smashing a shot from at least 30 yards out on the left of the goal that flew over the diving but helpless Gabe Breeze.
It put County 2-0 up and should have been a telling moment in their bid to be mathematically safe but they contrived to lose 3-2 and give Carlisle some hope in their relegation scrap, only for the Cumbrians to fall short.
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Kamwa's goal was superb but he might have to settle for a commendation given that he is up against a remarkable goal by Grimsby's Kieran Green, when he scored from inside his own half at Harrogate with a 60-yard lob.
The other contenders in a high-quality list are Tranmere's Omari Patrick for a thumping free-kick in their comeback at Accrington and Harrogate's Josh March for a wonderful volley at Walsall.
Supporters can vote for their favourite strike on efl.com before 5pm on Monday.
The fans' choice will be combined with the choices from a panel, featuring Sky Sports pundits Don Goodman and David Prutton, to determine the winners from all three divisions.
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