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Anthony Joshua’s Driver Pictured For First Time as He Faces Life in Prison

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Anthony Joshua’s ‘reckless’ driver has been pictured for the first time as he faces life in prison if found guilty of the car crash that happened in Nigeria over the festive period.

AJ and his two friends, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele, were travelling in a black Lexus SUV when the driver lost control, reportedly due to a burst tyre, and collided with a stationary lorry that was illegally parked on the roadside.

Sadly, Joshua’s two friends immediately lost their lives at the scene, whereas the former two-time heavyweight champion of the world and the driver were both escorted to a nearby hospital where they were treated for minor injuries. A couple of days later, both were released, with AJ flying back to the UK and the driver facing serious questioning from the police.

Adeniyi Kayode Was Anthony Joshua’s Driver

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Following the fatal car crash, reports soon emerged over the identity of the driver, Adeniyi Kayode, who has been one of Joshua’s drivers before whenever he’s visited the country of Nigeria.

After he was released from hospital, police took him in for questioning, and despite the fact he blamed the incident on the tyre blowout and the illegally parked lorry, he was later charged on four counts.

While appearing before a magistrate in Sagamu on Friday, the 2nd of January, he was charged with dangerous driving causing death, reckless and negligent driving, having no licence, and driving without due care and attention causing bodily harm to damage and property.

Should the 47-year-old be found guilty, he could face life in prison.

Adeniyi Kayode Pictured For First Time

Despite his name being made public in the aftermath of the crash, Kayode had yet to be pictured, despite some images surfacing on social media, which eventually turned out to be of AJ’s luggage carrier. However, a recent report from the Daily Mail has revealed the first images of the driver, who could now face life behind bars.

The father-of-three, who has worked for Joshua for more than three years, was initially granted bail, but returned to custody until the 5 million Naira (roughly £2,500) bond was paid. The Daily Mail in the same report have stated that they understand he was released yesterday, the 5th of January.

After the hearing, Kayode’s lawyer, Olalekan Abiodun, told the Daily Mail: “My client has pleaded not guilty and what happened was an accident. I haven’t had a full chance to speak with him yet, but I know he is saying the brakes failed.

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“I also understand that the journey started in Lagos and that initially Anthony had got into the front seat, but the driver asked him to swap seats. He did this because Anthony is a big fellow, and he couldn’t see the wing mirror properly, so he asked him to move, and he sat behind the driver.

“From what I understand, Latif was in front and then changed seats with Anthony.”

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic Names World’s 5 Best Footballers Right Now

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic has named the world’s five best footballers right now following France’s 3-0 victory over Sweden in the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup.

Kylian Mbappe scored another brace and moves level with Argentina’s Lionel Messi on six goals in the race for the Golden Boot. The Real Madrid superstar now has 18 World Cup goals to his name. Only Messi (19) has more World Cup goals in the tournament’s history.

Bradley Barcola scored France’s other goal. Meanwhile, Michael Olise bagged two assists, and Ousmane Dembele set up Mbappe’s opener.

France are unquestionably the World Cup’s standout team so far and will be the red-hot favourites heading into Saturday’s last 16 tie against Paraguay at the Philadelphia Stadium.

Win that and they’ll then face either Canada or Morocco in the quarter-finals before a potential semi-final against Portugal, Spain, United States or Belgium depending on how results unfold in the previous two rounds.


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Ibrahimovic, the legendary retired Swedish striker who has impressed in his role as a pundit for FOX Sports at this summer’s World Cup, believes three members of the France squad are among the five best players in world football as things stand.

The former Barcelona and Manchester United star said after being wowed by Les Bleus:

“Take the five best players in the world, three of them are in [France’s] attack: Dembele, Olise and Mbappe.”

He explained that Messi doesn’t make his top five because the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner is in a league of his own, and instead opted for two younger superstars.

Zlatan added: “[Lamine] Yamal and [Erling] Haaland, I would say, because Messi is in his own class… but three of the top five are in [France’s] attack. It’s not easy to make that combination. We have an example when PSG had Mbappe, Messi and Neymar. It was not working 100 per cent.

“But with France, they don’t have this ego, who will be the one. They also do their jobs off the ball, which is more important than on the ball because we know what they can do on the ball. They can decide the game by themselves – all of them. So, it’s scary.”

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There was no room in Zlatan’s top five for Bayern Munich and England star Harry Kane, who scored a remarkable 61 goals in 51 games during the 2025-26 season. Arsenal’s Declan Rice, Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr and Paris Saint-Germain’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia also missed the cut, despite being among the leading contenders for the 2026 Ballon d’Or award.

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Rangers Agree Deal to Beat Southampton in Transfer Battle for Dan Neil

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Rangers look set to complete a hijack after agreeing a deal to beat Southampton to a new signing, according to reports.

The Glasgow club are preparing to enter a new era after appointing former Hearts manager Derek McInnes as their new boss. He replaces Danny Rohl, who made the move to RB Salzburg.

It was a dismal end to the 25-26 season for Rangers, comfortably missing out on the Scottish Premiership title to rivals Celtic.

As a result, they will be looking to bring in reinforcements during the summer transfer window, likely aiming to strengthen in various areas of the pitch.

It could be a busy few weeks and months for Rangers as they look to back new manager McInnes in the transfer market.


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According to both Sky Sports reporter Keith Downie and GIVEMESPORT correspondent Ben Jacobs, Rangers have agreed a deal to sign former Sunderland midfielder Dan Neil.

Jacobs confirms that Neil is expected to join Rangers as a free agent with an agreement in place and close to being formalised.

Downie confirms that Neil was in talks with Southampton and looked to have opted to join the Championship club, but things have changed significantly over the last 48 hours as Rangers swooped in.

Neil has been having a medical over the last 24 hours at Ibrox, and a deal is expected to be confirmed soon.

Rangers completed the signing of Ivor Pandur from Hull earlier this week in a deal worth £6m, so they are clearly making moves in the transfer market.

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Arsenal Eyeing Former Leeds Goalkeeper Illan Meslier

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Arsenal are showing interest in signing another French star alongside Bradley Barcola of PSG, according to BBC reporter Sami Mokbel.

The Gunners haven’t rushed into any big signings so far in the summer transfer window, which is no surprise after they lifted the Premier League title last season.

The likes of Manchester United, Tottenham and Liverpool are all working on multiple deals at a time, but Arsenal can afford to sit back and wait.

The Gunners won’t want to rest on what they built last year, especially considering they lost in the Champions League final against PSG.

There’s no doubt Mikel Arteta will be looking to improve his squad in the summer transfer window, but there’s no need for them to panic after their 25-26 campaign success.


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According to BBC reporter Mokbel, Arsenal have a strong interest in signing goalkeeper Illan Meslier, who has now left Leeds United following the expiration of his contract.

Arsenal are potentially in the market for a second-choice goalkeeper with Kepa Arrizabalaga’s future uncertain.

The former Chelsea goalkeeper might be considering heading through the exit door in the coming months in order to go and play more regular first-team football.

Meslier isn’t the only French player that Arsenal are currently looking at, with reports suggesting that they also want Paris Saint-Germain winger Barcola.

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