Anthony Joshua Breaks Silence After Tragic Car Crash in Nigeria

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Anthony Joshua Breaks Silence After Tragic Car Crash in Nigeria

Abigael Wafula 16:29 - 04.01.2026

Anthony Joshua has shared his first public tribute following a tragic car accident in Nigeria that claimed two of his team members.

Anthony Joshua has made his first public statement following a tragic car crash in Nigeria that resulted in the deaths of two members of his team.

The former two-time world heavyweight champion was injured in the accident, which occurred on Monday near Lagos.

Joshua was hospitalised and later discharged on Wednesday before returning to the UK. The crash claimed the lives of two of his close friends and team members: strength and conditioning coach Sina Ghami and trainer Latif "Latz" Ayodele. The funerals for Sina Ghami and Latif "Latz" Ayodele will take place at a London mosque on Sunday.

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Anthony Joshua Shares First Post on Social Media

Image source: Anthony Joshua Instagram Image source: Anthony Joshua Instagram

On Sunday, Joshua shared two images on his Instagram account. One photo showed him seated with his mother and three other women, one of whom was holding a picture of Ghami. The post was captioned, "My Brothers Keeper."

Authorities in Nigeria have taken action following the incident. On Friday, Ogun state police confirmed that the driver of the vehicle, Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, has been charged in connection with the crash at the Sagamu magistrates' court.

Tragic Highway Accident Involving Anthony Joshua

Meanwhile, the tragic incident occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway when the SUV Joshua was travelling in collided with a stationary truck.

Anthony Joshua miraculously escaped with only minor injuries, with reports suggesting a last-minute seat change may have saved his life.

Adding to the chaos of the scene, reports surfaced that Joshua's mobile phone was stolen by onlookers in the immediate aftermath of the collision.

Image source: Anthony Joshua Instagram
Image source: Anthony Joshua Instagram Image source: Anthony Joshua Instagram

This theft has caused significant concern regarding the security of his personal data during such a vulnerable moment. Today, the boxing community remains in mourning as Anthony Joshua pays his respects to his fallen teammates.

Joshua, who was born in Watford to Nigerian parents, had been vacationing in the country. The trip followed his impressive sixth-round knockout victory over Jake Paul in Miami last December.