‘It’s devastating news’ – Osimhen reacts to Anthony Joshua car crash

Victor Osimhen has expressed his condolences to heavyweight boxing star Anthony Joshua following a fatal car crash in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two people close to the former world champion.

Joshua was injured in the incident, which occurred earlier this week, while his friends and trainers, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele, died after their vehicle collided with a stationary truck.

Osimhen leads tributes from Nigerian camp

Speaking during Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign, Osimhen described the news as deeply painful, stressing Joshua’s importance to Nigeria’s global image.

“It’s devastating news,” the Super Eagles striker said in an interview with The Athletic. “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 affected a lot of Nigerians.

“Condolences to the families of the deceased. It’s not a beautiful thing to lose a life.”

Recall Joshua was assisted from the wreckage and taken to hospital, where he is being treated for minor injuries. His promoters, Matchroom, confirmed the 36-year-old is in a stable condition and will remain under observation.

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