Anthony Joshua breaks his silence after the tragic road accident in which he almost lost his life
Article by David Marinescu – Published on Sunday, 04 January 2026, 16:04 / Updated on Sunday, 04 January 2026 16:04
Anthony Joshua made his first public statement after the tragic road accident from Nigeria, as a result of which two members of his team lost their lives.
The former two-time world heavyweight champion was injured in the accident near Lagos on Monday.
Joshua was hospitalized and discharged on Wednesday before returning to the UK. The accident claimed the lives of two of his close friends and teammates: strength and conditioning coach Sina Ghami and trainer Latif “Latz” Ayodele.
The funerals of Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele will take place on Sunday at a mosque in London.
Anthony Joshua's first social media post
On Sunday, Joshua shared two images on his Instagram account. One photo showed him sitting with his mother and three other women, one of them holding a picture of Ghami. The post was accompanied by the message: “My brothers' keeper.”
Anthony Joshua's Instagram post
Nigerian authorities have taken action following the incident. On Friday, the Ogun State Police confirmed that the driver of the vehicle, Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, was charged in connection with the accident at the Sagamu Magistrate's Court.
The tragic road accident in which Anthony Joshua was involved
Meanwhile, the tragic incident occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway when the SUV Joshua was traveling in collided with a stationary truck.
Anthony Joshua miraculously escaped with minor injuries, with reports suggesting a last-minute change of venue may have saved his life.
Adding to the chaos of the scene, reports emerged that Joshua's mobile phone was stolen by onlookers immediately after the collision.
This theft raised a significant concern about the security of his personal data at such a vulnerable time. Today, the boxing community remains in mourning as Anthony Joshua pays tribute to his fallen colleagues.
Joshua, born in Watford to Nigerian parents, was on holiday in the country. The trip followed his impressive sixth-round knockout victory over Jake Paul in Miami last December.
