The festive spirit in Sagamu, Ogun State, has been replaced by a somber cloud of grief following the tragic car accident involving former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua (AJ) While the boxing icon survived the which is the horrific crash on December 29, 2025, the loss of two of his closest associates has sparked fears that the “Remo Prince” might never return to his ancestral home.
The Tragedy That Shook Team AJ:
The accident occurred along the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, specifically near the Danco Filling Station at the Sagamu Interchange Joshua, who was which is the visiting Nigeria for the holidays following his victory over Jake Paul, was a passenger in a Lexus SUV when it collided with a stationary truck.
- The Survivors: Anthony Joshua (minor injuries) and the driver, which is the Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode.
- The Fallen: Sina Ghami (Strength and Conditioning Coach) andwhich is the Latif ‘Latz’ Ayodele (Personal Trainer/Friend) Both men were described as the “pillars” of Team AJ and were killed instantly at the scene
Sagamu Indigenes React:
In an emotional report by The PUNCH, residents of Joshua’s hometown which is the expressed deep concern that the trauma of the event might cause him to sever ties with Nigeria
A Growing Concern:
The tragedy has reignited a national conversation about the safety of Nigerian which is the highways Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan described the incident as “heart-wrenching,” calling for urgent reforms to address the “corridors of sorrow” created by stationary trucks and poor emergency responses
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