His verdict comes as County prepare for a pivotal stretch of fixtures beginning with Saturday’s away clash against Walsall.
The wide man approaches the contest buoyed by finally ending a lengthy goal drought, having struck for the first time in 344 days with an important equaliser during last weekend’s 2-1 win at Barnet.
Having finished as Newport’s top scorer in the previous campaign, Kamwa had continued to pose a threat to opposition defences despite failing to find the net since April 5 last year. Reflecting on that challenging period, he highlighted the crucial role his father played in helping him stay focused.
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“My dad knows the game even though he doesn’t play anymore,” said Kamwa. “He has a very decent knowledge. There were times when I didn’t need to say anything, but he knew how I was feeling inside.
“He gives me wise words and is always there encouraging me. There has never been a game where I have not received a text from him. I have to give a big up to him.”
During that barren spell, Kamwa took a detailed look at his performances, revisiting footage from his more productive moments in an effort to rediscover his scoring touch.
“It was something we did discuss,” he explained. “We looked at all my old clips from last season just to see where I was getting my goals from. We tried to picture this season.
“I asked whether or not I was getting in the right positions, even using the right shooting technique. I felt I needed to be more in the box, maybe switching sides.
“I told myself to become calmer in the final third, this is where I have been lacking. Beating a player was never a problem, it was just the tweak that was needed to the final bit.”
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Despite the frustration that comes with a prolonged wait for a goal, Kamwa was keen to ensure it did not alter his presence within the squad.
“There are two different things,” he added. “I’m a bubbly guy, happy to be around the place, happy to be here. The players have been good to me.
“I had the performances, but I wasn’t scoring. It can be a bit frustrating. I told myself not to get too down.
“I wanted to be the same bubbly person because that comes naturally to me. I didn’t want to change because things weren’t going well at work. I told myself to work hard, things will come.”
Like many professionals, the 24-year-old also turned to small habits and routines in search of consistency and confidence in front of goal.
“Most players will tell you they don’t have them, but they do,” he said. “For me, I always put my left boot on first. If I had played well in a previous game and maybe scored, I would try and remember everything I’d done on the day.”
One particular ritual has recently stood out, even raising a few eyebrows among team-mates and onlookers.
“I have been wearing a hat in the warm-up of late,” he revealed. “With that I’ve had a few good performances. At Barnet it was boiling and people were asking why I was wearing it. I told them, ‘Don’t worry’.
“The day before the game I couldn’t find it. I was getting a bit worried and told myself it had gone. But it had become mixed up with the kit. Pipey had washed it for me.
“It was a big relief when I found it. I knew I’d have a good game then.”
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Kamwa also spoke warmly about the influence of head coach Christian Fuchs, crediting him for instilling belief since taking charge.
“This is not the season I would have imagined for myself,” he admitted. “Obviously, my performances have picked up of late.
“The gaffer has been great with me. Since he came in, I have had a few chats with him. He told me he has belief in me and where I am capable of going, and that has been taken on board.
“He has been great with the boys generally, but me personally I have enjoyed my time working under him. I would like many more years with him because I think he is a top bloke.”
With eight matches left to play, Newport’s attention is firmly fixed on finishing the season strongly, starting with their trip to Walsall.
“I am aiming to finish this campaign strongly,” Kamwa added. “There is a sense of belief throughout Newport.
“Even when we were in the drop zone, we believed we’d be fine. Our performances against Bromley have given us all a huge boost.
“If we play like that for the rest of the season, we’ll be safe.”
