South Africa mourns "Jayden Adams."

Sadness has enveloped the sports community in South Africa following the announcement of the death of international player Jayden Adams, a player for Mamelodi Sundowns, at the age of 25, just days after participating with his national team in the 2026 World Cup.

The South African network "Soccer Laduma" reported that Adams passed away, without disclosing the cause of death so far, noting that the player's representatives confirmed the news, while Mamelodi Sundowns called for respect for the privacy of the deceased's family, without issuing additional details regarding the incident.

The midfielder had played three matches wearing the South African national team jersey during the 2026 World Cup, before South African football experienced this tragedy that left a state of shock among the late player's teammates and fans.

In emotional statements, Brenden Johnson, a close friend of the player, confirmed that the family is going through difficult moments, asking everyone to respect their privacy, adding that Adams was optimistic after returning from the World Cup and was looking forward to resuming his career with Mamelodi Sundowns and competing for the African Champions League title, before his sudden departure.