Two of Anthony Joshua’s close friends die in Lagos-Ibadan crash
Two close friends and team members of world-renowned boxer Anthony Joshua have died in a road accident along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The victims, Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, were both integral to Joshua’s training and support team. Joshua sustained minor injuries in the crash and was taken to hospital for checks and treatment. Tributes for Ghami and Ayodele have poured in from fans and public figures.
What we know
- Sina Ghami was Joshua’s strength and conditioning coach for over a decade and co-founded Evolve Gym in London.
- Latif “Latz” Ayodele was Joshua’s personal trainer and was seen with him shortly before the accident.
- The crash involved a Lexus SUV and occurred near Makun, before the Sagamu Interchange on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
- The Federal Road Safety Corps attributed the crash to excessive speed and wrongful overtaking, stating the Lexus SUV lost control before hitting a stationary truck.
- The Ogun State Police Command confirmed two passengers died at the scene, while Joshua and another person were hospitalised.
