• Anthony Joshua returns to the UK after a fatal car crash in Nigeria.
• The crash resulted in the deaths of two close friends and team members.
• Joshua posted on social media for the first time since the incident, reflecting on the tragedy.

Anthony Joshua has returned to the United Kingdom after being involved in a fatal car crash in Nigeria that killed two of his close friends, Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele. The crash occurred when the Lexus SUV, in which Joshua was a passenger, collided with a stationary truck near Lagos. Joshua sustained minor injuries and was discharged from the hospital on Wednesday, subsequently flying back to the UK before the funerals of his friends, who were part of his coaching team, according to Al Jazeera.

On social media, Joshua shared his first post since the crash, featuring images of him alongside family members, including his mother, with one image portraying a photo of Ghami. He captioned the post “My Brothers Keeper,” reflecting on the loss of his friends. This tragic incident even led to the driver Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode facing charges for "dangerous driving causing death," with his court appearance scheduled for January 20, according to BBC and India Times.

As a former two-time heavyweight champion and 2012 Olympic gold medalist, Joshua has family roots in Nigeria and had been visiting for New Year celebrations after a recent victory over Jake Paul in Miami on December 19. His focus during this difficult period reflects both his personal loss and the impact on his professional life, according to BBC and India Times.