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Sheffield United’s humble hero is a national treasure 5,000 miles away as remarkable scenes underline status

Hamza Choudhury is looking to help Bangladesh into the SAFF Championship final today, with some remarkable scenes this week highlighting how big a deal the Sheffield United man has become 5,000 miles away…

By Danny Hall · The Star

Published: Saturday, 14 November 2026 at 10:00 AM

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Sheffield United midfielder Hamza Choudhury has emerged as a national hero in Bangladesh during the SAFF Championship.
Choudhury captained Bangladesh for the first time and scored in a 4-0 win against Sri Lanka.
Hundreds of fans forced their way through stadium gates to watch the midfielder play.

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Sheffield United midfielder Hamza Choudhury has achieved widespread acclaim in Bangladesh, where he captained the national football team for the first time in a 4-0 SAFF Championship win over Sri Lanka. Hundreds of supporters reportedly forced their way past stadium gates to see him play, highlighting his immense popularity in his mother's home country.

The 29-year-old former England Under-21 international, born in Loughborough, scored in the victory as Bangladesh advanced to face Pakistan in the semi-finals. Choudhury expressed his gratitude for the strong fan support and stated that the squad is focused on winning Bangladesh's first SAFF title since 2003.

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