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Victor Osimhen Sends Condolences to Anthony Joshua Amid Tragic Car Crash Incident

Victor Osimhen has expressed his condolences to heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua following a devastating car crash in Nigeria. The incident claimed the lives of two individuals close to Joshua, leaving the sports world in shock.

Victor Osimhen Sends Condolences to Anthony Joshua Amid Tragic Car Crash Incident

Victor Osimhen has sent his condolences to heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua after he was involved in a car crash that killed two people in Nigeria this week. Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele, friends and trainers of Joshua, both tragically lost their lives in the accident after the car struck a stationary vehicle.As per BBC Sport, Joshua was helped from the wreckage and subsequently taken to the hospital with minor injuries. The 36-year-old's promotion team, Matchroom, confirmed in a statement on Monday evening that Joshua is in a "stable condition" and will remain in hospital for observation into the new year.The crash came just 10 days after Joshua's money-spinning bout with Jake Paul, a bout in which both boxers were booed as AJ ultimately claimed a sixth-round knockout success. The knockout blow itself left Paul with a broken jaw.Nigeria striker Osimhen was asked about the crash during the Africa Cup of Nations, and sent his "condolences" while claiming that Joshua put his home country "on the map". Speaking with the Athletic's Jay Harris, who asked Osimhen about the car crash, the Nigeria and Galatasaray star said: "It's devastating news. He's been one of the huge celebrities that put Nigeria on the map. He's done it for so many years. Something like this, I think this affected a lot of Nigerians. Condolences to the families of the deceased. It's not a beautiful thing to lose a life."Osimhen's Nigeria team-mates echoed the striker's sentiments, with Birmingham City's Bright Osayi-Samuel telling ESPN: "It wasn't great, especially as it happened back home as well. Thankfully he [Joshua] was ok. It's tragic to hear that two of his friends died. We just hope he gets better."Leicester's Wilfred Ndidi shared how the camp felt after learning of the news, explaining: "Man, it was a difficult one. When we heard he lost his family, it was really sad. I hope he can recover from that. I wish him strength, and to his family and the families of the guys who died as well. It was a difficult one."The three Nigeria stars were speaking after the Super Eagles' 3-1 group stage win over Uganda on Tuesday. Paul Onuachu had put Nigeria ahead midway through the first half as Eric Chelle sought to oversee a 100% start to the Africa Cup of Nations.And Nigeria's task was made easier by Salim Magoola's second half red card as the goalkeeper, who had replaced Denis Onyango at the break, received his marching orders in the 56th minute. Midfielder Raphael Onyedika struck twice in the space of five minutes to put the result beyond doubt, though Rogers Mato did manage a consolation with 15 minutes to play.The win confirmed Nigeria's progression to the knockout stages of Morocco 2025 as Group C winners having beaten Tanzania and Tunisia prior to the midweek victory over Uganda. However, their opponents are yet to be determined. Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reportingNigeria are one of the favourites to secure AFCON glory in Morocco this winter. The Super Eagles have won the prestigious competition three times in their history, doing so in 1980, 1994 and most recently in 2013.However, they face stiff competition if they are to go the distance in Morocco. The Atlas Lions, Egypt and Senegal are among those to have secured their spot in the last-16 having breezed through the group stages.Defending champions Ivory Coast round off their group stage campaign with a clash against Gabon tonight having collected four points from their opening two games. The Elephants are level on points with Cameroon, after the pair followed up respective wins over Mozambique and Gabon with a 1-1 draw in matchday two.

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Tragic News Surrounding Anthony Joshua

Victor Osimhen recently sent his sympathies to Anthony Joshua after the boxer was involved in a car accident that resulted in the loss of two lives. Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele, both friends and trainers of Joshua, tragically passed away in the crash. Despite sustaining minor injuries, Joshua was reported to be in a stable condition following the accident.

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Impact on the Nigerian Sporting Community

Osimhen, along with his Nigerian teammates, expressed profound sadness over the news of the car crash involving Joshua. Recognizing Joshua's significant contributions to putting Nigeria on the global map, Osimhen emphasized the impact of such a tragedy on the nation as a whole. The football community rallied around Joshua, sending well-wishes for his recovery and offering condolences to the families of the deceased.

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Nigeria's AFCON Journey and the Sporting Resilience

The Nigerian national team, navigating through the Africa Cup of Nations tournament, showcased resilience and unity in the face of adversity. Despite the somber news surrounding Joshua, Nigerian players remained focused on their football duties, securing victories and progressing through the competition. As contenders for AFCON glory in Morocco, the Super Eagles aim to honor their country amid challenging circumstances.

Published on Dec 31, 2025