South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams dies weeks after playing in World Cup

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South African midfielder Jayden Adams has died at age 25 less than three weeks after helping his country advance out of World Cup group play for the first time.

The Mamelodi Sundowns player started South Africa's first two games, a 2-0 defeat against host Mexico and a 1-1 draw against Czechia. He then came off the bench in the 1-0 upset victory over South Korea that sent South Africa to the Round of 32.

"The South African Football Players Union is devastated by the untimely passing of Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana midfielder, Jayden Adams," the SAFPU said in a statement Saturday. "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 the country at large."

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Police have opened an investigation after the body of a 25-year-old man was discovered at a house in the Schotsche Kloof neighborhood of Cape Town at 11:06 a.m. local time on Saturday morning.

https://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/article/south-africa-midfielder-jayden-adams-dies-weeks-after-playing-in-world-cup-140839403.html

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1. Wow, what a terrible shame, and so young, and after such a major accomplishment in his life. RIP.