India, July 11 -- South African midfielder Jayden Adams has passed away at the age of 25, merely two weeks after representing his country in the World Cup.

The Mamelodi Sundowns player participated in South Africa's initial two matches of the tournament against Mexico and Czechia. He came off the bench as South Africa triumphed over South Korea to advance to the knockout stages, but remained an unused substitute during his nation's 1-0 loss to Canada in the round of 32.

The circumstances surrounding Adams' death are still unclear, stated the South African Football Players Union in a recent announcement. "'The SAFPU is devastated by the untimely passing of Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana midfielder, Jayden Adams.

"Jayden had only re...