The Nigerian and global sports community is in mourning following a tragic road accident that claimed the lives of two key members of world-renowned boxer Anthony Joshua's team. The fatal crash, which occurred on Monday, December 29, 2025, along the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, also left the British-Nigerian heavyweight champion receiving treatment for minor injuries at a Lagos hospital.
A Tragic Loss for Team Joshua
The accident resulted in the deaths of Joshua's fitness coach, Latif "Latz" Ayodele, and his strength and conditioning coach, Sina Ghami. Joshua, who survived the collision with a stationary truck, has been visited at the hospital by dignitaries including the British Envoy and the governors of Lagos and Ogun states. While relief spreads that Joshua's injuries are not life-threatening, profound grief surrounds the loss of his two close friends and professional allies.
Sina Ghami's Heartbreaking Final Social Media Tribute
In the wake of the tragedy, heartbroken fans, friends, and colleagues have turned to Sina Ghami's Instagram page, where his final post has become a digital memorial. The post, shared just a week before his untimely death, was a compilation celebrating his work with Anthony Joshua.
It featured photos and videos from training sessions, alongside clips of Joshua's recent victory in the ring. The poignant caption simply read: "Levels still matter." This post is now flooded with condolence messages from people across the world expressing shock and sorrow.
Netizens and Friends Mourn a "Sweet Soul"
The comment section under Ghami's last post paints a picture of a man deeply loved and respected. User @stefflondon wrote, "Rest up you Sina you sweet soul I am so sorry." Another, @maurvibes, shared a personal and moving tribute: "Sina I’m so heartbroken... We just spoke right before the fight... I’m still reading your messages and your voice note from last week."
Many comments included Islamic prayers for his soul, such as from @its_shewababesx: "Inna lilahi wa inna ilayhi rajiun... may Allah swt have mercy on his soul." The sentiment of disbelief was common, with @rhysssboyyyy25 noting, "Crazy he was doing this a week ago how things can change…"
Sina Ghami was a qualified sports and exercise rehabilitator and a co-founder of the Evolve Gym in London. His professional dedication and personal warmth, evident in the outpouring of grief, have left a significant void in the boxing world and beyond. The accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway serves as another grim reminder of the perennial road safety challenges in Nigeria, this time touching the pinnacle of international sport.
