Anthony Joshua: Sina Ghami’s Friend Narrates What He Told Him Days Before He Died in Fatal Accident
- A friend of Anthony Joshua's strength and conditioning coach, who lost his life in the fatal accident in Nigeria, has taken to social media to mourn
- Sina Ghami and Latif 'Latz' Ayodele were laid to rest in London on January 4, with the British-Nigerian boxer in attendance amid many mourners
- Paying a touching tribute to Sina, the friend recounted what he said to him before Christmas Day in 2025, just days before the fatal road crash
The late Sina Ghami's friend has paid a tribute to him and Latif 'Latz' Ayodele, the late trainers of boxer Anthony Joshua, who lost their lives in the fatal accident along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on December 29, 2025.
In a heartfelt post on Tuesday, January 6, Sina's friend, known on Instagram as @idris_not_the_machine, released pictures he had taken with both men in the past.

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Anthony Joshua: Sina Ghami's friend's touching tribute
According to him, the late coach possessed energy that could light up any room, adding that he was really going to miss him.
In his Instagram post, he recounted how Sina told him before Christmas Day of 2025 that he would give him the keys to his gym to train over the holidays if he wanted to.
He said that the singular offer showed what kind of person he was.
@idris_not_the_machine further said that Sina and Latif were two special people to many people and would be surely missed.
"Sina, what a guy, honestly, this guy here, wow, his energy would light up any room ❤️. I’m really gonna miss you, brother. The type of guy he was, that before Xmas he told me if I wanted to train, he would give me his keys to train at his gym on Xmas day when it was closed. Shows the man he really was. A real one. You and Latz were two special people to many people, and you will be very missed. We shall meet again inshallah coooooooooome onnnnnnnnnnn ❤️," he wrote.

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People mourn Sina and Latif's death
Legit.ng has compiled some reactions to the death of Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele below:
susidk1_ said:
"What a loss Ya Allah. Two authentic humans. Rare."
sill.yamy said:
"Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. I’m so sorry for your loss. Even as strangers, many of us have felt real pain in our hearts since hearing the news. Latz and Sina touched millions of lives and left behind a true legacy. May Allah grant them Jannah and give strength to all of you who loved them."
n4zziekh4n said:
"Inshallah and Ameen 🤲🏼 brother may Allah make it easy as possible for you all 🫶 #teamAJ."
andreadiamondx said:
"I can’t stop hearing his voice in my head. Glad you posted this one. Miss you Sina."
shezz_92 said:
"Sending so much love and prayers to you all, the way people have spoken about Latz and Sina speak volumes of the men they are. Built like machines but hearts as pure as Gold intentions as Pure as a feather and gentle Like the softest of snow,, their legacys and memories will always live on and the memories you have will forever be yours be kind to yourself and allow your self the time to grieve and heal,, they will cover you with their protection and their love from Heaven ❤️ xxxxxxx."

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aisha.pop said:
"May Allah forgive his shortcomings and bless his soul.Honestly their departure hits the back bone,Never know them before but couldn’t help wishing it didn’t happen.Allah definitely loves them better."
danis__latypov said:
"By the will of Allah, their place is now in Paradise! Inna li-Llahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un."
Late Sina Ghami's dog pays last respect
Legit.ng previously reported that a video of Sina Ghami's dog paying its last respects at its owner's funeral had surfaced online.
A TikTok user, @max.millione2, who attended the event, posted a video of the dog looking at his master’s coffin before the burial.
An Instagram post by Sina showed that he had owned the dog, named Bella, for 10 years, with the animal's reaction trending.
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