Anthony Joshua's driver charged over Nigeria crash that killed two

Boxing star, Anthony Joshua's driver charged over the fatal Nigeria crash that killed two on Monday, December 29, 2025.

The 46-year-old Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, was charged at the Sagamu Magistrates' Court on Friday, January 2, 2026.

As reported by BBC, police sources informed that the charges included dangerous driving—causing death of Joshua's personal trainer, Latif Ayodele, and strength coach, Sina Ghami, died on Monday, December 29, 2025, after the vehicle they were travelling in, crashed into a stationary truck on a highway in Ogun State, near Lagos.

Luckily Anthony Joshua survived the accident.

The former heavyweight champion was taken to hospital with injuries after the crash and was discharged on Wednesday.

Prosecutors brought four charges against Mr. Kayode—causing death by dangerous driving, reckless and negligent driving, driving without due care, and driving without a valid driver's license, a police source said.

Moreover, the defendant was granted bail in the sum of 5,000,000 Naira (£2,578) and was remanded pending his bail conditions being met.

The case has been adjourned until January 20, 2026.

Joshua, 36, was a passenger in a Lexus SUV that collided with a parked truck on the busy Lagos-Ibadan expressway, in southwest Nigeria, on December 29, 2025.

Mr. Ghami and Mr. Ayodele were both pronounced dead at the scene, while Joshua was pictured being helped from the wreckage.

Joshua returned from hospital

After being discharged from the hospital, Joshua visited the funeral home where their bodies were "being prepared for repatriation," reports BBC.

Ogun and Lagos state officials said in a statement that the British boxer was "heavy-hearted" over the deaths of the two men, who were both his close friends.

Just hours before the crash, Joshua posted a video to Instagram of him playing table tennis with Mr. Ayodele.

Additionally, Eddie Hearn, who has been Joshua's promoter for more than a decade, paid tribute to the team members.

"Rest in peace, Latz and Sina," Hearn posted on Instagram. "Your energy and loyalty, among so many other great qualities, will be deeply missed. Praying for strength and guidance for all their family, friends, and of course AJ during this very difficult time."

Paul posted on X after the crash: "Life is much more important than boxing. I am praying for the lost lives, AJ and anyone impacted by today's unfortunate accident."

The boxer had been spending time in Nigeria after his recent victory over American YouTuber and boxer Jake Paul on December 19, 2025.