Two close friends of British former boxing champion Anthony Joshua, Sina Ghami and Kevin Lateef Ayodele, died in a car crash in Lagos, Nigeria, on Monday morning, according to a statement released by Joshua's camp. Joshua himself sustained minor injuries in the accident, which occurred around 11 a.m. on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

The Ogun state police commissioner, Lanre Ogunlowo, stated that Joshua's vehicle collided with a stationary vehicle. The driver of Joshua's vehicle was also injured in the crash and taken to an undisclosed hospital along with Joshua.

"It is with the deepest and most profound sadness that we confirm, following a road traffic accident in Lagos, Nigeria earlier today, the death of Sina Ghami and Kevin Lateef Ayodele," an official spokesman for Joshua said. "Both were close friends and integral members of" Joshua's team. The statement did not elaborate on the specific roles Ghami and Ayodele played within Joshua's team.

The Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, where the accident occurred, is a major highway connecting Lagos, Nigeria's largest city, with Ibadan, one of the country's most populous cities. The expressway is known for heavy traffic and, at times, hazardous driving conditions.

Joshua, a former world heavyweight champion, has a strong connection to Nigeria, as his parents are of Nigerian descent. He often visits the country and has spoken publicly about his pride in his Nigerian heritage.

At the time of this reporting, no further details about the circumstances surrounding the accident have been released. Investigations are likely underway to determine the cause of the collision. Joshua's current condition and immediate plans have not been disclosed beyond the confirmation of his minor injuries.