Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Anthony Joshua Returns After Nigeria Crash Kills Aides
Anthony Joshua, a famous boxer, was in a bad car accident in Nigeria.
Two of his close friends and trainers, Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami, died in the crash.
Anthony was hurt but not badly and went back to the UK.
The driver of the car, Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, was arrested and will go to court.
The crash happened because the car was going too fast and a tire burst.
Anthony was in Nigeria on holiday after winning a big fight in Miami.
He is very sad about what happened to his friends.
Anthony Joshua returned to the UK after a car crash in Nigeria that killed his aides Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami.
The crash occurred on a highway between Lagos and Ibadan, caused by excessive speed and a tyre burst.
Joshua survived with minor injuries and was discharged from the hospital on Wednesday.
The driver, Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, has been charged with dangerous driving causing death and other offences.
Joshua was in Nigeria on holiday after his victory over Jake Paul in Miami on December 19.
- Who
- Anthony Joshua, Latif Ayodele, Sina Ghami, Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode
- What
- A car crash in Nigeria that killed two of Anthony Joshua's aides and injured Joshua
- When
- The crash occurred on a busy highway between Lagos and Ibadan, with Joshua returning to the UK on Friday evening, January 3, 2026
- Where
- Highway between Lagos and Ibadan, Nigeria
- Why
- The crash was caused by excessive speed and a tyre burst, according to authorities
- Victims
- Latif Ayodele, Sina Ghami
- Driver Charged
- Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode
- Charges
- Dangerous driving causing death, reckless driving, driving without a valid licence, causing bodily harm and property damage
- Bail Amount
- 5 million naira
- Next Court Date
- January 20, 2026
- Joshua's Injuries
- Minor
- Crash Location
- Highway between Lagos and Ibadan
- Vehicle Involved
- Lexus SUV
