Driver charged over horror Anthony Joshua crash appears in court

The driver who was involved in the Anthony Joshua car crash, which saw two of his closest friends die, has attended court and seen his case adjourned until March

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Anthony Joshua survived the tragic car crash in Nigeria with the driver now facing criminal charges(Image: Anthony Joshua / YouTube)

The driver who has been charged following the horror car crash involving Anthony Joshua has appeared in court in Nigeria.

Joshua’s personal trainer, Latif Ayodele, and strength coach, Sina Ghami, were killed when their vehicle smashed into a stationary lorry near Lagos on December 29. The former heavyweight champion was rushed to hospital with injuries but survived.

Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, appeared at Sagamu Magistrates Court in Ogun state near Lagos today, with his case being adjourned to March 13. He had already appeared in court on January 20, charged with causing death by dangerous driving and reckless and negligent driving.

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Kayode has yet to enter a plea. He was previously released from custody after being granted bail of around £2,600. He also faces charges of driving without due care and driving without a valid driver’s license as he faces the prospect of life in prison. Prosecutors told the court they needed more time to gather all the evidence.

Joshua narrowly escaped death in the collision, making a recovery before being discharged from hospital on New Year’s Eve. The 36-year-old returned to the UK at the start of January and is continuing to complete rehab.

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AJ has opened up on his recovery journey and the outpouring of support he has received. He said: “I could reach out to all of you far and wide, worldwide who are showing so much love, care, support through that tragic, traumatic time where we lost Latz and Sina in Nigeria.”

Joshua also said: “Not only did their parents, their uncles, their cousins, their friends and myself lose like two great men, we lost people that we dearly care about.” He went on to add: “[They were] major players in all of our lives, major, major players in all of our lives, it’s tough, it’s really tough.”

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Anthony Joshua’s friends, Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami, were both killed in the car crash

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Joshua revealed the trio lived together and had built their lives side by side, both personally and professionally. He said: “I’ve lost people before, but I don’t think I’ve lost people like that, my left and my right.”

The heavyweight star, who won his last professional bout against Jake Paul, is determined to ensure the legacy of his friends lives on. He said: “There is a whole system that will be helping fulfil their legacy, fulfil their dreams. But I know in my corner of the world, I know what I’m doing, and I know what we’re gonna do to continue there.”