South Africa World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams passed away at 25
Jayden Adams, a participant in all three of South Africa's World Cup group matches, has passed away. The Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder was 25, and his passing was confirmed by South Africa's minister of sport, Gayton McKenzie. He had only joined Mamelodi Sundowns in January 2025, moving from Stellenbosch FC.
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