Ex-Hapoel Be'er Sheva Star Kangwa Scores Stunning Free Kick in Panathinaikos Victory

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Former Hapoel Be'er Sheva midfielder King's Kangwa scored a spectacular free-kick goal for Panathinaikos in their 5-1 Conference League victory over Kairat in Kazakhstan. Kangwa, who came on as a substitute, scored within a minute of entering the game, earning widespread praise from Greek and Spanish media. The goal highlighted his continued impressive form since joining the Greek club from Israel.

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King's Kangwa, ex-Hapoel Be'er Sheva, scored a stunning free kick for Panathinaikos.
Panathinaikos defeated Kairat 5-1 in a Conference League match in Kazakhstan.
Kangwa scored just one minute after entering the game as a substitute.
Greek and Spanish media lauded Kangwa's spectacular and perfectly executed goal.
Kangwa previously led Hapoel Be'er Sheva to a championship in Israel.

Former Hapoel Be'er Sheva midfielder King's Kangwa scored a spectacular free-kick goal on Thursday in Panathinaikos's 5-1 win over Kairat in Kazakhstan, during the second round of the Conference League. Kangwa, who joined the Greek club from the Israeli side this past summer, entered the match as a substitute in the 56th minute and scored just one minute later, increasing Panathinaikos's lead to 4-0. Greek media widely praised the goal, with Sport24 calling it an "unbelievable free kick" and describing the team's performance as a "green storm in Kazakhstan." Gazzetta highlighted Kangwa's immediate impact after being substituted in for Etienne Camara by coach Jacob Neestrup, noting the "perfectly executed" free kick that made it 4-0. Fan site Paofento lauded Kangwa's artistry, stating he "drew on the pitch" with his shot finding the top corner, leaving the goalkeeper no chance. The goal also garnered attention outside Greece, with Spanish media calling it an "amazing goal" with "perfect spin." For Hapoel Be'er Sheva fans, who are familiar with Kangwa's kicking abilities from his time leading the team to a championship last season, the goal was not a surprise, showcasing the qualities that made him a standout player in Israel.