The Nigerian sports community and fans worldwide are in mourning following the tragic death of Sina "Evolve" Ghami, the strength and conditioning coach for heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua. Ghami lost his life in a fatal road accident along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
A Tragic Accident on a Major Highway
The fatal incident occurred on Monday, December 29, 2025. An SUV carrying Anthony Joshua, Ghami, and the boxer's fitness trainer, Latif "Latz" Ayodele, collided at high speed with a stationary truck. The crash happened along the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, a critical transport link in southwestern Nigeria.
Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele died on the spot from injuries sustained in the collision. Anthony Joshua, fortunately, survived the accident with what were reported as minor injuries. The news sent shockwaves through the boxing world and beyond, highlighting the perennial dangers of Nigerian roads.
An Emotional Tribute from a Heartbroken Friend
In a moving display of grief and remembrance, Ben Hiney, a close friend of the late coach, took to Facebook on Tuesday, December 30, to mourn his passing. Hiney's post was a poignant mix of written tribute, shared videos of their memorable moments together, and, most strikingly, personal voice notes he had received from Ghami.
"Sina Ghami. I have no words. Rest in peace ma bruski. I’ll never forget you," Hiney wrote, capturing the profound sense of loss felt by those who knew the vibrant coach and gym owner.
The shared voice notes offered a raw, intimate glimpse into their friendship. In one recording, Ghami's voice resonates with warmth and loyalty. "...I just want to let you know that deep down in this journey I found a brother. And I love you, big man thing. You are always going to be someone very close to my heart," Ghami is heard saying.
He continued with words of unwavering support: "'Cause if I need anything, you always got my back. You always have my back and I always have your back... Again, I don't know what the future holds, but one thing I know, the future is bright for you." These messages, now a treasured final memory, have amplified the tragedy for his inner circle.
Outpouring of Grief and Sina Ghami's Lasting Legacy
Ben Hiney's emotional Facebook post triggered a flood of supportive reactions from friends and netizens alike. Comments ranged from "Purest heart" from Jordan Aimakhu to expressions of sympathy like "Thinking of you at this awful time" from Samantha Eaglesfield and "Words can’t even imagine I am so sorry for you all" from Carly Ann Jones.
Concurrently, Sina Ghami's final Instagram post began trending as heartbroken followers visited his page to pay their respects. The post, shared a week before his death, was a compilation of training session photos and moments with Anthony Joshua, including a video clip of Joshua's recent victory in the ring. The comment section has since transformed into a digital memorial filled with condolence messages.
Sina Ghami was more than a coach to a champion; he was a qualified sports and exercise rehabilitator and the co-founder of Evolve Gym in London. His sudden death at a young age has cut short a promising career dedicated to fitness and athletic excellence. While the world breathes a sigh of relief that Anthony Joshua survived, the focus for many has rightly shifted to mourning the invaluable lives of his dedicated team members, Latif Ayodele and Sina "Evolve" Ghami, whose legacies will endure in the hearts of those they trained, inspired, and called friends.
