BREAKING: Driver Charged After Fatal Crash Involving Anthony Joshua
Nigerian authorities have formally charged the driver involved in a fatal car crash that injured heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua and killed two members of his team.
The crash occurred on December 29, 2025, along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State. Joshua was traveling in a Lexus SUV when the vehicle collided with a stationary truck.
Police identified the driver as Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46. He appeared before a Sagamu Magistrate Court on January 2, 2026, where he was charged with dangerous and reckless driving, causing death by negligence, and driving without a valid driver’s license.
Victims Identified
The crash claimed the lives of:
• Sina Ghami, Anthony Joshua’s strength and conditioning coach
• Latif “Latz” Ayodele, Joshua’s personal trainer
Both men were long-time members of Joshua’s team and were pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver has not been convicted. The case was adjourned, with the next court hearing scheduled for January 20, 2026. Investigations remain ongoing
The driver was granted bail, but he has not walked free yet. After being charged in court, the driver was granted bail by a magistrate court in Sagamu, Ogun State. The bail amount was set at 5,000,000 Nigerian naira (about $3,480 USD), with two sureties required.
Legal Note: Charges are allegations only. The accused is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
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