Cape Town, July 11 -- South African and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25, according to South African news outlet Soccer Laduma.

Adams represented South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and was scheduled to leave for his club's pre-season tour in Europe on Saturday.

The midfielder, widely regarded as one of South Africa's brightest football prospects, had enjoyed a rapid rise over the past two seasons, earning a place in the senior national team's recent FIFA World Cup squad.

Brendine Johnson, Jayden Adams' mentor, said the footballer's death had devastated his family and those close to him. He revealed that Adams had been in high spirits after returning from the FIFA World Cup and was looking forward...