Dev’s Digest: Hamza’s FA Cup final shirt to be auctioned | Award winners stand with Iqbal

Hamza Choudhury's framed shirt from Leicester City's 2021 FA Cup final victory over Chelsea will be auctioned for charity on October 25, 2026, in London. The fundraiser is organised by Nujum Sports for the Children Not Numbers charity to support children affected by the conflict in Gaza. The round-up also highlights British South Asian footballers supporting Dundee United midfielder Zidane Iqbal after he spoke out about receiving abuse while representing Iraq.

Asian Football Award winners Mal Benning and Kam Kandola both voiced public solidarity with Iqbal, praising him as a role model. Elsewhere, Chesterfield winger Dilan Markanday reflected on his late solo goal in a 2-0 victory against York City, describing how the moment brought back the fearless feeling of his academy days at Tottenham Hotspur.