Guard of honour for footballer who lost leg in crash
Jordan Chiedozie was seriously injured after stopping to change a tyre on the M27 near Ower, Hampshire, on 1 February.
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The 30-year-old, who played for Southern League club Bashley, was on the way home from an away game at Tavistock in Devon when the accident happened.
Bashley hosted AFC Bournemouth's development side for Chiedozie's benefit on Friday, with the youngsters winning 6-1.
On X, Bashley FC's page said the result paled into insignificance as its supporters came out in force to show their support for him.
"The football came second today, it was all about showing support and love to the inspirational Jordan Chiedozie," it said.
Chiedozie played for the Cherries' academy side for seven years earlier in his career and was recently given a tour of the club's new performance centre by head coach Andoni Iraola.
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He told the BBC on Friday that support from the football community "means everything" to him.
Chiedozie lost his right leg and suffered open fractures on his left leg, along with a cracked pelvis.
"I've still got a long journey, learning a whole new lifestyle with the prosthetic leg," he said.
"It's hard to process - you are happy and blessed to be here but you have still gone through serious injuries."
Having started his career at AFC Bournemouth, he went on to play for clubs including Cambridge United, Margate, Poole Town and AFC Totton.
After Chiedozie was injured, many football clubs organised match day collections, along with an online fundraiser.
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More than £34,000 has been raised to help the self-employed striker, who also worked 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, extended until 1 August.
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