Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has paid a heartfelt tribute to two close friends and team members who died in a fatal car crash in Nigeria.
The boxer made his first social media post since the accident, which occurred on Monday, December 29, along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway and claimed the lives of Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele.
Joshua, who sustained minor injuries in the crash, was discharged from hospital on New Year’s Eve and returned to the United Kingdom on Saturday. On Sunday, he broke his silence with a post shared across his social media platforms.
The post featured a photo of Joshua standing with the families of the deceased, accompanied by the caption: “My Brother’s Keeper ❤️🕊️❤️.” The image reflected his show of support and solidarity with the bereaved families.
The accident reportedly occurred when Joshua’s SUV, carrying the boxer and three others, collided with a stationary truck following an alleged brake failure. Joshua narrowly escaped death after moving from the front passenger seat to the back shortly before the impact, as his size was said to have obstructed the driver’s view.
Although he suffered a leg fracture, he was said to be in stable condition and did not require emergency medical intervention.
Both Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele are scheduled to be laid to rest later on Sunday.
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