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Anthony Joshua Pays Tribute to Friends Lost in Fatal Nigerian Car Crash

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Anthony Joshua has made his first public post since a tragic car accident in Nigeria left two of his close friends dead. The 36-year-old former two-time heavyweight champion was a passenger in a Lexus SUV that collided with a stationary truck on a major Lagos expressway. The crash claimed the lives of his teammates Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, whose funerals were held at a London mosque on Sunday. Joshua suffered minor injuries and was hospitalized, but he was discharged on Wednesday and returned to the UK over the weekend. On Sunday, he shared two photos on Instagram. One image shows him sitting with his mother and three women, one holding a picture of Ghami, captioned: “My Brothers Keeper.” The vehicle’s driver, 46-year-old Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, appeared in Sagamu Magistrates’ Court on Friday, facing charges including causing death by dangerous driving, according to police sources.

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Anthony Joshua Returns To UK After Fatal Car Crash Claims Two Close Friends

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Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has returned to the United Kingdom after a tragic road accident in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two of his close friends and members of his team. The fatal crash occurred on Monday, December 29, when the Lexus SUV Joshua was travelling in collided with a stationary truck on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway near Makun. The boxer sustained minor injuries and was treated in hospital before being discharged on New Year’s Eve. A BBC report later confirmed that he has since flown back to the UK. Two passengers in the vehicle, Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, lost their lives in the collision. Their funerals are scheduled to take place on Sunday at the London Central Mosque, according to Sky Sports. The driver, Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, has been charged by the Ogun State Police Command with causing death by dangerous driving and driving without a valid licence. He was granted bail in the sum of N5 million, with the case adjourned until January 20 pending the fulfilment of bail conditions. Kayode’s 19-year-old son, Ifeoluwa Adeniyi, has defended his father, claiming the crash was caused by brake failure and an illegally parked truck. He insisted his father was not speeding at the time of the accident and described him as an experienced and careful driver. Kayode’s lawyer, Olalekan Abiodun, revealed that Joshua narrowly escaped death after changing seats shortly before the crash. According to him, Joshua initially sat in the front passenger seat but was asked to move to the back so the driver could have a clearer view of the wing mirror. Latif Ayodele later took the front seat. Joshua was reportedly travelling to Sagamu to visit relatives for New Year celebrations when the accident occurred, just 10 days after his knockout victory over Jake Paul in Miami. Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu expressed appreciation to the public for their prayers and support and thanked President Bola Tinubu for his intervention. Both state governments also commiserated with the families of the deceased, describing the incident as deeply painful and unfortunate. Police investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash are still ongoing.

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Anthony Joshua Escapes Death After Seat Swap Before Fatal Crash That Killed Two Friends

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Anthony Joshua narrowly avoided death in a car crash that killed two of his friends after a last-minute seat swap, UK’s Daily Mail reports. The former world heavyweight boxing champion, 36, had initially been seated in the front of his SUV but moved to the back shortly before the crash. The accident claimed the lives of Sani Ghami and Latif Adeyole, who had just arrived in Nigeria for a holiday. Joshua’s driver, 47-year-old Kayode Adeniyi, appeared in court on Friday and denied all charges, including dangerous driving. Wearing a black Muslim kaftan, Adeniyi pleaded not guilty, maintaining that brake failure caused the accident. He has driven Joshua for over three years and was granted bail, later escorted to Sagamu Correctional Centre for paperwork. Adeniyi’s lawyer, Olalekan Abiodun, told the Daily Mail, “My client has pleaded not guilty and what happened was an accident. He says the brakes did not work. When the journey started in Lagos, Anthony was sitting in the front seat, but the driver asked him to move behind because he couldn’t see the wing mirror properly.” The report notes that one of Joshua’s friends later swapped seats with him—the side of the SUV that was hit during the crash. Outside court, Adeniyi’s family expressed their distress. His 19-year-old son, Ifeoluwa, said, “The family is very upset by what’s happened and we are sorry for the deaths of the two people. Dad is not a fast driver; he was following the speed limit. The brakes failed, and he tried to swerve to avoid a truck parked illegally by the side of the road but couldn’t avoid it. He’s been driving for Anthony for three years and is a good driver. If the truck hadn’t been parked there, this wouldn’t have happened.” The tragic incident occurred just minutes after the group had been picked up from the airport and were on their way to visit Joshua’s family in Sagamu.

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Anthony Joshua’s Driver Arraigned For Manslaughter Over Fatal Ogun Highway Crash

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Kayode Adeniyi, the driver of two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, has been arraigned at an Ogun State High Court in Sagamu over manslaughter, reckless driving, and related charges following a deadly road accident. The 47-year-old was behind the wheel when the crash occurred on Monday, December 29, 2025, on a busy highway in Makun. The accident involved a collision with a stationary truck. Two of Joshua’s companions, Latif Ayodele and Sina Gami, died from injuries sustained in the crash, while Joshua suffered minor injuries and has since been discharged from the hospital. Adeniyi was first arrested and questioned at Eleweran Police Station before being charged in court. The driver has received support from some quarters. Menzie Abia defended Adeniyi, noting that he has been Joshua’s driver in Nigeria for years without incident. Abia criticized government negligence, pointing to poorly marked highways and lack of traffic signs as contributing factors, and said, “The government is about to use him to save face and obscure her incompetence.” A police source confirmed that Adeniyi is currently in court, with further updates expected as the case progresses. The remains of Joshua’s friends have been returned to their families for burial, while the boxer continues to recover and mourn the loss of his companions.

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Anthony Joshua to Recuperate in Nigeria After Car Crash

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British boxer Anthony Joshua will initially stay in Nigeria as he recuperates from injuries sustained after a deadly crash, his promoter said on Thursday. “As reported, Anthony was released from hospital last night and will remain in Nigeria over the coming days,” Matchroom Boxing said in a statemen. A vehicle carrying the former heavyweight champion and two of his associates crashed into a stationary truck on Monday on a major thoroughfare, the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, which links Ogun state to Lagos. The two associates, Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, were killed. Joshua was released from a Lagos hospital on Wednesday afternoon and he paid his respects to his deceased friends at the morgue. Joshua has family roots in Nigeria and he briefly attended boarding school there as a child. He also holds Nigerian nationality. The Lagos state commissioner for information, Gbenga Omotoso, said on Wednesday that Joshua had been discharged after being deemed clinically fit to recuperate from “home.” Ghami was Joshua’s strength and conditioning coach while Ayodele was a trainer. Just hours before the crash, Joshua and Ayodele posted clips on social media playing table tennis together.  

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Anthony Joshua’s ‘Reckless’ Driver Revealed, Late Friends Flown to UK

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Boxer Anthony Joshua’s driver is expected to be charged with reckless driving ‘within the next 48 hours’, police sources in Nigeria have revealed. The Daily Mail can identify the chauffeur as Kayode Adeniyi, 47, who has been a long standing member of Joshua’s Nigerian logistics team when he visits the west African country. Adeniyi was discharged from hospital in Lagos late on New Year’s Eve and was driven two hours north to Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun state, the region where Monday’s fatal crash took place. He was questioned for several hours and gave an official statement of what he says happened in the minutes leading up to the crash which left two of Joshua’s closest friends dead. A police source said: ‘The driver was released after treatment for minor injuries and was then taken to the state police headquarters for questioning. ‘He is in a stable condition and was able to provide us with his version of events that led up to the crash and we expect a charging decision within the next 48 hours but the new year holiday may delay proceedings. ‘It is possible he could be in court on Friday but it depends how quickly the process moves and it would be for reckless driving.’ Adeniyi was at the wheel of the Lexus and allegedly way over the 65mph speed limit for the Lagos-Ibadan expressway when he lost control after a tyre busy during an overtaking manoeuvre. The Lexus carrying Joshua, 36, and two of his training staff, Sina Ghami and Kevin Latif Ayodele the smashed into an illegally parked truck on the hard shoulder which was carrying soya beans. The force of the impact tore the nearside section of the car away and Ghami and Ayodele were killed instantly while Joshua and Adeniyi suffered only minor injuries. Joshua was sat behind the driver and escaped death by inches with local first responders describing his survival as a ‘miracle’. Joshua and the two men had arrived in Nigeria on Monday on a Virgin Atlantic flight from London and the Daily Mail has obtained a picture of him as he smiled with a baggage handler at arrivals called Solomon. Solomon told the Daily Mail: ‘They were all smiling and laughing and joking as they walked through arrivals towards the exit. ‘I see Joshua quite often here as he comes to Nigeria regularly he was happy to pose for a picture and then he walked away waving and smiling. ‘I couldn’t believe it when I saw the news a few hours later that he had been involved in a fatal accident.’ The driver of the illegally parked truck, as exclusively revealed by the Daily Mail on New Year’s Eve, has now disappeared and there is an active police manhunt on for him. The Daily Mail can also reveal that the coffins carrying Ghami and Ayodele were flown out of Lagos on a Turkish Airlines cargo flight that landed in Istanbul early on New Year’s Day and they are expected to fly on to London later.  

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Breaking: Anthony Joshua Discharged From Hospital

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Former two-time World Boxing Champion, Anthony Joshua has been discharged from the hospital on Wednesday after suffering a fatal accident that two of his friend on Monday. The Ogun State Goverlnment confirmed this devdelop in a statement on social media on Wednesday, The statement reads; “We once again commiserate with the families of the two young men, Lateef Ayodele and Gami Cina, who tragically lost their lives in the unfortunate road accident involving Anthony Joshua on Monday, 29 December 2025. Our hearts are with their families and loved ones at this moment of deep pain. We pray that Almighty God grants the repose of their souls and gives those they left behind the strength to bear this irreparable loss.   “Earlier today in Lagos, Anthony Joshua, accompanied by his mother, visited the funeral home to pay their final respects as arrangements were being concluded for the repatriation of his departed friends. This solemn moment underscores the depth of grief surrounding this tragic incident. “We confirm that Anthony Joshua was discharged from the hospital late this evening, having been certified clinically fit to continue his recovery from home. “We deeply appreciate the overwhelming concern, prayers, and expressions of love shown by members of the public since this incident occurred. We also acknowledge and thank our brother, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos State, for the cooperation and support extended throughout this difficult period. “We are especially grateful to Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, for his fatherly support and personal concern from the onset of this incident. “Finally, we commend the doctors and medical personnel of Lagoon Hospital Ikoyi for their professionalism, dedication, and quality of care in attending to Anthony Joshua and others who sustained injuries. Their service reflects the very best of our medical community.”

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Anthony Joshua: Truck Driver On The Run After Fatal Crash

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The truck driver at the centre of the crash that almost killed Anthony Joshua has reportedly gone on the run. Nigerian police confirmed they want to speak to the man, in his 30s, in relation to Monday’s collision which killed two of the champion boxer’s friends. The authorities also confirmed the truck had been parked illegally on the hard shoulder of the dangerous highway north of Lagos. It comes as the local driver of the SUV carrying Joshua may still face prosecution for reckless driving. Joshua’s close friends Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele, both 36, lost their lives in the crash. The Lexus SUV Joshua was in collided head on with the parked truck, which is understood to be used to transport soya beans. “He was parked on the side of the highway which is illegal, he had not broken down and he was not with the vehicle when the accident happened,” a Nigerian officer told the Daily Mail. Just hours before the crash, Joshua and Ayodele both posted footage on their Instagram accounts of them playing table tennis. Ayodele, also known as Latz, was a personal trainer of Joshua, while Ghami acted as strength and conditioning coach for the 36-year-old. Joshua’s spokesperson released a statement on behalf of the boxing icon. It read: “It is with the deepest and most profound sadness that we confirm, following a road traffic accident in Lagos, Nigeria, earlier today, the death of Sina Ghami and Kevin ‘Lateef’ Ayodele. “Both were close friends and integral members of Anthony’s team. We respectfully ask that space and privacy be given to the families at this time while they process this truly shocking and devastating news.

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