The family of the two friends of former world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, who tragically died in a road accident in Nigeria, have announced final burial arrangements. The Janaza prayer and funeral service for Sina Ghami and Abdul Latif Kevin Ayodele will be held this Sunday.
Funeral Details and Location Confirmed
According to an official flyer shared on social media, the final rites for the two men will take place on Sunday, 4 January 2026, at 10:00 a.m.. The prayer service is scheduled to be held at the London Central Mosque, located at 146 Park Road, London NW8 7RG.
The information was confirmed via an Instagram post by user @aussiemammoth, who shared the image of the burial notice. The post included heartfelt prayers, asking for forgiveness, mercy, and eternal peace for the deceased.
Outpouring of Grief and Prayers from Fans
The announcement has triggered a wave of emotional reactions from fans and well-wishers across social media platforms. Many have taken to the comment sections to offer Islamic prayers (duas) for the souls of the departed.
User @haytchzad commented, "What an absolute blessing it is for you to be doing their janazah. Wallah they are very precious to Allah. May Allah grant them the highest of all rankings in junnah." Another user, @nmasarah_c, prayed, "May Allah SWT. Forgive their shortcomings and make the questions of the grave easy for them. Ameen."
It was also clarified in the comments that both deceased individuals were Muslim, and their Janaza prayers would be held jointly. User @with_mariamtalks urged others to include Sina in their prayers, stating, "Also want to include that Sina was also muslim and his Janazah will also be on Sunday with Latz. Both brothers need duaas and prayers."
Background: The Tragic Accident and Aftermath
The news of the burial plans follows the tragic road accident that occurred on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in Nigeria. Anthony Joshua had just arrived in the country six hours prior and was traveling to visit family in Sagamu when the crash happened, claiming the lives of his two close associates.
In a related development, the Ogun State Police Command confirmed that the driver of the Lexus SUV involved in the accident has been taken into custody. Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, stated that the driver is being held as investigations continue.
Adding to the family's distress, Joshua's uncle, Adedamola Joshua, alleged that personal items were stolen from the scene. He specifically claimed that Anthony Joshua’s mobile phone was taken shortly after the accident. He criticized the behavior of some Nigerians at accident scenes, emphasizing the need for compassion over theft and sensationalism.
The family described receiving the news of the accident as a surreal and shocking moment, having learned of it hours after it occurred through a phone call from a retired police officer.
