Anthony Joshua has returned to the United Kingdom after a car crash near Lagos, Nigeria, that killed two of his close associates, strength and conditioning coach Sina Ghami and trainer Latif 'Latz' Ayodele. Joshua sustained minor injuries and was discharged from hospital to recuperate at home. Nigerian police have charged the vehicle's driver, Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, with 'dangerous driving causing death'; he is due in court on January 20. Joshua had been in Nigeria on holiday after his December 19 win over Jake Paul.
Anthony Joshua Flies Back To UK After Fatal Car Crash In Nigeria That Killed Two Close Team Members
Anthony Joshua, who has family roots in Nigeria, was on holiday in the African country following his win over Jake Paul in Miami on December 19, 2025 [File: Marco Bello/Reuters]
Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has flown back to the United Kingdom after a car crash in southwest Nigeria that killed two of his close associates.
Sina Ghami and Latif 'Latz' Ayodele died after the Lexus SUV they were travelling in with Joshua struck a stationary truck on a road near Lagos on Monday. Joshua sustained only minor injuries and was discharged from hospital on Wednesday after being deemed clinically fit to continue his recovery at home.
Incident And Investigation
Nigerian police have charged the vehicle's driver, 46-year-old Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, with "dangerous driving causing death." Kayode is due to appear in court on January 20. Authorities say the Lexus was travelling on the busy Lagos–Ibadan highway when it rammed into the stationary truck.
Those Affected
Ghami served as Joshua's strength and conditioning coach and Ayodele worked as a trainer. The pair were close to the boxer; just hours before the collision Joshua and Ayodele posted clips on social media of themselves playing table tennis. British media reported Joshua returned to the UK on Saturday, ahead of the funerals for Ghami and Ayodele.
The 2012 Olympic champion, who has family roots in Nigeria, had been on holiday in the country following his win over Jake Paul in Miami on December 19.
Note: Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances of the crash. Further details may emerge after the driver's court appearance.
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