11 July 2026

Heartbreaking news. South Africa international and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams has sadly passed away at the age of 2,5, @SundayWorldZA confirm. Adams recently made his World Cup debut with South Africa and played a key role in Mamelodi Sundowns’ successful CAF Show more Load image 69 KB 2K 7K 56K 2M

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 11, 2026

His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa accompanied by the First Lady, Dr Motsepe arrive at the Èlysèe Palace in Paris, France and are received by His Excellency President Emmanuel Macron and the First Lady Mrs Macron. The dinner is in honor of President Ramaphosa who is on Show more Load image Load image Load image Load image

— South African Government (@GovernmentZA) July 11, 2026

South Africa mourns the passing of Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams. His talent, passion and contribution to South African football will be remembered and appreciated. Our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and teammates. May his soul rest in Show more Load image 95 KB

— South African Government (@GovernmentZA) July 11, 2026

Our deepest condolences Our thoughts are with @Masandawana , Jaden Adams' family and South Africa #RIPJaden Quote Mamelodi Sundowns FC @Masandawana · 1h 𝗠𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗱𝗶 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝗮𝘆𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗺𝘀 It is with heartfelt sorrow that Mamelodi Sundowns can confirm the passing of highly talented Bafana Bafana midfielder, Jayden Adams. The Chairman

— RB Leipzig (@RBLeipzig) July 11, 2026

[BREAKING] Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana World Cup midfielder, Jayden Adams, has died at the age of 25. Tune in to #eNCA, channel #DStv403. Load image 68 KB

— eNCA (@eNCA) July 11, 2026

South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams, who featured in all three of his country's group matches at this summer's World Cup, has died aged 25. 0:25 1 MB Load video

— Sky Sports (@SkySports) July 11, 2026

𝗠𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗱𝗶 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝗮𝘆𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗺𝘀 It is with heartfelt sorrow that Mamelodi Sundowns can confirm the passing of highly talented Bafana Bafana midfielder, Jayden Adams. The Chairman Show more Load image 108 KB

— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) July 11, 2026