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ITV News
13-07-2025
- Sport
- ITV News
Guard of honour for footballer who lost leg after being hit by car
Fans and team mates welcome Jordan Chiedozie onto the pitch for Bashley's benefit match against AFC Bournemouth. A footballer who lost a leg after being hit by a car on the M27 has been given a guard of honour by team mates at his former club. Jordan Chiedozie, who played for Southern League club Bashley FC, was left in a coma after he was struck by the vehicle as he tried to change a tyre in February. Richard Slee reports on Jordan Chiedozie's recovery and preparation for the benefit match. He'd been travelling home to Southampton after playing a match at Tavistock in Devon when the accident happened. The 30-year-old lost his right leg and suffered open fractures on his left leg, along with a cracked pelvis. Throughout his recovery his dream was to be able to walk out onto the pitch again, which, despite a metal brace, he was able to do at the benefit match on Friday. He was given a standing ovation by fans and team mates as Bashley hosted AFC Bournemouth's development side. The visitors won 6-1 but posting on X, Bashley FC said the result was unimportant. "The football came second today, it was all about showing support and love to the inspirational Jordan Chiedozie" they said. Having started his career at AFC Bournemouth, Chiedozie went on to play for clubs including Cambridge United, Margate, Poole Town and AFC Totton. Extended interview: Jordan speaks to ITV Meridian's Rachel Hepworth about the crash, his recovery, and the support he's received. The self-employed striker also worked in the building industry, but has been unable to focus on anything other than his recovery, which involves daily sessions of physiotherapy. "I try not to think too much about the future," he told ITV Meridian before the match. "I just focus on what I can do now, today. "My whole life changed in February, but I don't think my outlook on life has changed much. "I still try to make the most of every situation. " When I'm going into hospital for physio I see lots of people in far worse situations than me. It's humbling. "I think my mindset as a footballer means I'm able to focus on the physio and physical recovery because I'm used to it. " In many ways I still think I'm lucky because I'm still here." Chiedozie is still keen to compete in sport and hopes to rekindle his passion for golf. He recently received his prosthetic leg and is learning to adapt to his new life. A 44-year-old woman, from Wraysbury in Berkshire, was arrested on suspicion of drink driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving and was later bailed until 1 May, extended until 1 August.
BBC News
03-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Bashley footballer Jordan Chiedozie says career over after crash
A footballer hit by a car on the hard shoulder of a motorway after stopping to change a tyre says his career in the game is Chiedozie was seriously injured on the M27 near Ower, Hampshire, on 1 30-year-old, who plays for Southern League club Bashley, said he was lucky to be alive and was "truly grateful to everyone who has helped me".But added: "Unfortunately my football career is over and my life has changed forever." In a statement released by the club, Chiedozie said he was still being treated in hospital, with hopes to return home soon."I'm lucky to be alive thanks to all the surgeons, nurses and emergency teams whose work has been so brilliant since the accident happened," he said."I will never be able to thank everyone personally, but I am truly grateful to everyone who has helped me."I'm overwhelmed by all of it to be honest and can't believe the amount of kindness and support I've had. Whatever the future holds I will forever be a Bashley fan."Chiedozie was returning home with the club's physio Reighan Taylor following the team's match against Tavistock in Devon when he was hit between junctions 2 and 3 on the eastbound carriageway of the had pulled on to the hard shoulder after a tyre blew football clubs have organised matchday collections along with a online fundraiser to help the self-employed striker, who works in the building than £32,000 has been raised for the player who started his career at chairman Steve Lewis said: "The response... has been amazing, not only from our own club and fans, but from all over the country."The 'football family' has certainly rallied round, and, like Jordan, we are truly grateful for that," he said.A 44-year-old woman, from Wraysbury in Berkshire, was arrested on suspicion of drink driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving and was later bailed until 1 May. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X, or Instagram.
BBC News
06-02-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Jordan Chiedozie: Teammates raise funds for footballer injured in M27 crash
The teammates of a footballer seriously injured after he was hit by a car on a motorway's hard shoulder have started a fundraising appeal for him and his Chiedozie, who plays for Southern League club Bashley, was hurt on the M27 between junctions 2 and 3 eastbound on Saturday at about 22:30 said on Sunday that Chiedozie suffered "life-changing and potentially life-threatening injuries", and Bashley's players asked for donations to help the self-employed striker, who works in the building industry.A 44-year-old woman from Wraysbury in Berkshire was arrested on suspicion of drink driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving and was later bailed until 1 May. Chiedozie was returning home with the club's physio Reighan Taylor following Saturday's match against Tavistock in Devon when they pulled onto the hard shoulder after a tyre blew out."Shortly after, a car collided into the vehicle and also made contact with Jordan. Fortunately, Reighan didn't sustain any physical injuries from the crash, but is understandably extremely traumatised by the incident," the players pair are "both loved and very appreciated members of Bashley Football Club".As of Thursday morning, the players' collection has raised more than £13,000 for Chiedozie and his family."Jordan is self-employed in the building industry who will obviously not be able to work for the foreseeable future, so any donations will go a long way to helping him during this difficult time," the players added."This will obviously be an incredibly distressing time for both [involved] as well as their friends, families and Bashley Football Club as a whole." You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
