In devastating news from South Africa, it has been confirmed that the midfielder Jayden Adams has passed away.
The player represented his nation in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup in USA, Mexico and Canada.
The footballer was 25 at the time of his tragic passing on July 11.
The midfielder played in the three group stage matches before South Africa was knocked out of the tournament.
Minister of Sports, Gayton McKenzie, said “It is with profound shock and a heavy heart that I have learnt of the passing of Jayden Adams, midfielder for Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana, at the age of 25.”
“South African football has lost one of its brightest young talents, and our nation mourns alongside his family, his teammates and the millions of supporters who watched him grow from a promising academy prospect into a full Bafana Bafana international.”
The cause of his death has not been dislcosed yet.
Police officials said an investigation was opened after the body of a 25-year-old male was found at a house in Schotschekloof, a suburb in central Cape Town.
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