Anthony Joshua returns to Britain after car crash that killed two friends in Nigeria

LONDON -- Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has reportedly flown back to Britain several days after a fatal car crash that killed two of his friends in Nigeria.Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele died after the vehicle they were traveling in along with Joshua struck a stationary truck on a major road near Lagos on Monday.Joshua sustained minor injuries and the two-time heavyweight champion was released from a hospital on Wednesday after being deemed clinically fit to recuperate at home.British media reported on Saturday that Joshua has returned home ahead of the funerals of Ghami and Ayodele.Ghami was Joshua’s strength and conditioning coach while Ayodele was a trainer.Just hours before the crash, Joshua and Ayodele posted clips on social media playing table tennis together.Popular ReadsThe new cars and SUVs everyone will be talking about in 2026Dec 31, 5:30 AMUS measles cases surpass 2,000, highest in 30 years: CDCDec 30, 2:59 PMSheriff releases dash cam video that may show missing 19-year-old girlDec 30, 7:53 AMThe driver of the car, Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, was charged on Friday with dangerous and reckless driving, with the court case adjourned to Jan.

20 for trial.Joshua has family roots in Nigeria and he briefly attended boarding school there as a child.He also holds Nigerian nationality.___AP sports: https://apnews.com/sports...

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