Thabo Cele has been voted FK Fakel Veronech's Player of the Month for July, where he stood head and shoulders above his peers over the last month.
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The 27-year-old's adaptation to life in the Russian Premier League has been going smoothly as he was recognised by his team this week.
Two matches was all it took for the former KwaZulu-Natal Academy player to crack the nod after he put in inspired performances against Akron Togliatti and Dynamo Moscow respectively.
Cele will be hoping to continue his fine vain of form, that could see him being considered for Hugo Broos' upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Uganda and South Sudan next month.
The pint-sized star joined the Russian club on a two-year deal in August last year.
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