Dubai: Sheffield United midfielder Hamza Choudhury has raised more than £100,000 (Dh 491,676) which would be $130,000 to support children in Gaza, with the funds set to help provide urgent medical care and evacuations.

The Bangladesh international announced the fundraising achievement on social media after an event organised with Nujum Sports. The proceeds will support Children Not Numbers, an organisation providing vital assistance to children affected by the conflict.

“Alhamdulillah, we managed to raise over £100,000 for the children of Gaza,” Choudhury wrote on Instagram, thanking everyone who attended, donated and helped make the initiative possible.

He also praised Nujum Sports for its work in bringing the event to life, describing the fundraising effort as a small contribution in the face of widespread suffering.

“All funds raised will support the medical evacuation of children who desperately need it,” he added, calling for continued efforts to ease the suffering of Palestinian…