Anthony Joshua: The case against the driver in a fatal crash has been postponed until March

The driver of the car involved in the fatal accident in which British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua was injured has appeared in court in Nigeria.

Joshua’s personal trainer, Latif Ayodele, and strength coach, Sina Gami, died on December 29 after their car collided with a stationary truck near Lagos, Nigeria.

The former world heavyweight champion, 36, was treated in hospital for his injuries.

Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, who was driving Joshua when his car crashed, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, reckless and negligent driving, driving without due care, and driving without a valid driving licence.

46 years old He appeared before a Sagamu court in Ogun State near Lagos on Wednesday, where the case was adjourned until March 13.

Prosecutors told the court they needed more time to prepare evidence.

Joshua was released from hospital two days after the Lexus SUV crashed on the busy Lagos-Ibadan expressway in southwestern Nigeria. Both Gami and Ayodele were pronounced dead at the scene.

Kayode, who appeared for the second time before the court, has yet to make any confession.