Nigeria, July 11 -- The South African sports community has been thrown into mourning following the death of midfielder Jayden Adams, who died at the age of 25, only weeks after representing Bafana Bafana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The talented midfielder featured in all three of South Africa's group matches as the team reached the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time in its history before bowing out to co-hosts Canada in the Round of 32.

South Africa's Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, described Adams' death as a huge loss to the country.

"It is with profound shock and a heavy heart that I have learnt of the passing of Jayden Adams," Mr McKenzie said in a statement.

"South African football has lost o...