Kenya international Ayub Timbe has been nominated for Vissel Kobe’s fans player of the month award for the month of May.
The 28-year-old has been shortlisted for the fans' award after his brace helped Kobe to cruise in the domestic cup.
The Harambee Stars winger, who signed for the Japanese side after leaving Beijing Renhe, will have to battle it out with three others players for the award, among them former Arsenal and Barcelona defender Thomas Vermaelen,midfielder Hotaru Yamaguchi and striker Douglas.
Kobe have confirmed in a statement on their official website that fan supporters should make a choice through voting for the players nominated for the award.
Timbe, who also played for English Championship side Reading but on loan, has taken to his social media pages to confirm the nomination and give further instructions on how to vote.
The 28-year-old is yet to earn a spot in Kobe’s starting lineup after he scored his first two goals for the team when they beat Tokushima Vortis 3-0 in a Japanese J-League Cup game staged on May 18.
In a recent interview, Timbe acknowledged drawing inspiration from former Spain and Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta, insisting his presence in the dressing room at the club has inspired him since he joined the side and was looking forward to playing more matches with him.
The Japanese Club is currently under intense preparations ahead of their League cup duel against Urawa Reds on June 6.