Welcome to Dev's Digest, where exclusive news highlights key developments for British South Asians in Football.

Hamza Choudhury's shirt from Leicester City's 2021 FA Cup final win against Chelsea is set to be auctioned for charity later this month. The framed shirt will be part of a fundraiser for Children Not Numbers, aiding children affected by the conflict in Gaza. The event, organized by Nujum Sports, will take place in London on October 25. Choudhury, who recently joined Sheffield United, will be present at the event.

In international news, Farhaan Ali Wahid, a Fulham youngster, made his debut for the Bangladesh national team, becoming only the second Premier League player to do so. He scored on his second appearance during a match against Indonesia. Meanwhile, Dillon De Silva from Oxford City scored twice for Sri Lanka in a double-header against Seychelles, helping secure a 3-0 and 2-0 victory.

Mal Benning and Kam Kandola expressed solidarity with Zidane Iqbal, who faced verbal abuse while on international duty with Iraq. Benning highlighted Iqbal as a role model for South Asians in football, while Kandola praised his courage in standing up for his heritage.

At the Asian Football Awards, Mariam Mahmood won the Women's Player accolade, and Layla Banaras took home the Women's Young Player award.

Brandon Khela shared his excitement about the possibility of Robbie Savage becoming the next manager of Peterborough United, expressing eagerness to learn from him.

Finally, Dilan Markanday reflected on a stunning solo goal for Chesterfield, which reminded him of his early days at Tottenham Hotspur. He emphasized the importance of playing with joy and confidence.

These stories showcase the growing impact of British South Asians in football, both on and off the pitch.