India, July 11 -- South African football has been left heartbroken following the death of midfielder Jayden Adams at the age of 25, only weeks after representing his country at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The tragic news was confirmed by African broadcaster eNCA on Saturday, prompting an outpouring of tributes from across the football community. Following South Africa's World Cup campaign, Mamelodi Sundowns had reportedly given Adams an additional two weeks of leave to rest and recover before returning to club duties.

The South African Football Players' Union (SAFPU) paid tribute to the midfielder, saying: "The South African Football Players' Union (SAFPU) is devastated by the untimely passing of Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana midfield...