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FWC on Sport Nation guideFIFA live: Tragedy as star dies weeks after World Cup
SEN • July 12th, 2026 8:55 am
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World Cup star dies
South African star Jayden Adams has died just weeks after representing his country at the World Cup.
The 25-year-old Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder was found at his home in Cape Town and police have launched an investigation.
Adams was part of the Bafana Bafana team that reached the last 32 of the World Cup where they lost to Canada.
South African Football Players Union confirmed the tragic news in a statement: “The SAFPU is devastated by the untimely passing of Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana midfielder, Jayden Adams.
“Jayden had only recently represented South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, carrying the hopes of the nation with pride, courage, and distinction.
“His passing is an immeasurable loss to his family, teammates, clubs, the football fraternity and country at large.
“We extend our deepest condolences to the Adams family, Mamelodi Sundowns, Stellenbosch FC, Bafana Bafana and all those whose lives he touched.
“South African football has lost a gifted player, a proud servant of the game and a young life that still had so much to offer.
“May his soul rest in eternal peace.”
