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The Digest:

The funeral for Anthony Joshua’s two close friends and team members, who tragically died in a car crash in Nigeria, has been scheduled at the London Central Mosque this Sunday, marking a somber moment of farewell following the shocking accident.

Key Points:
  • The Janaza (funeral) prayer for Sina Ghami and Abdul Latif Kevin Ayodele is set for 10:00 a.m., Sunday, January 4, 2026, at the London Central Mosque.
  • Their bodies were repatriated to the United Kingdom after the fatal crash on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on December 29, 2025.
  • Ayodele, known as “Latz,” was Joshua’s personal trainer, and Ghami served as his strength and conditioning coach.
  • The boxing champion survived the collision with a stationary truck, sustaining minor injuries, while his two friends died at the scene.
  • Funeral details were confirmed via an Instagram post sharing the official burial flyer, bringing a formal close to the journey for their loved ones.
As the boxing world mourns, this service in London will provide a space for collective grief, allowing Joshua and the community to begin navigating the painful storm of loss away from the site of the tragedy.

Sources: Nigerian Tribune, PM News