South Africa mourns 25-year-old midfielder Jayden Adams after World Cup appearance
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South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams, 25, has died weeks after appearing at the World Cup; he played in all three group games before SA were eliminated by Canada. Police are investigating his death, with the cause unconfirmed. Minister Gayton McKenzie called it a shock and urged privacy for the family. Adams had joined Mamelodi Sundowns in 2025 and was part of SA’s AFCON 2024 semi-final squad before the World Cup.
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