Windhoek, July 11 -South African football is in mourning following the death of Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundown’s midfielder Jayden Adams, who has died at the age of 25, just a week after representing his country at the FIFA World Cup. According to reports, Adams was found dead at his home in Stellenbosch. The cause of his death has not yet been confirmed. In a statement, South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, expressed his sorrow over the tragic news.
“It is with profound shock and a heavy heart that I have learned of the passing of Jayden Adams, midfielder for Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana international.”
The minister extended his condolences to Adams’ family, friends, teammates, and the wider football community.”On behalf of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, I extend my deepest condolences to Jayden’s family, his young daughter, his teammates at Mamelodi Sundowns, his fellow Bafana Bafana players and coaching staff, the South African Football Association, and the entire football fraternity.”
Jayden Adams was regarded as one of South Africa’s brightest football talents and recently represented the national team on the world stage. His untimely passing has sent shockwaves across the country and the international football community.Further details surrounding his death are expected to be released once authorities complete their investigations.
