Cape Town police have registered an inquest for investigation following the discovery of the body of 25-year-old Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns soccer star, Jayden Adams.
Police spokesperson FC Van Wyk says his body was found at a premises in Scotsche Kloof in Cape Town on Saturday morning.
Van Wyk says the circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.
Adams recently represented South Africa at the FIFA World Cup in the United States, showcasing his talents on footballโs biggest stage.
Adams featured in all three of Bafana Bafanaโs group matches at the World Cup in the Americas, but not in the round of 32 match against Canada in Los Angeles.
๐ ๐ฎ๐บ๐ฒ๐น๐ผ๐ฑ๐ถ ๐ฆ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ผ๐๐ป๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฏ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ด๐ถ๐ฐ ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป ๐๐ฑ๐ฎ๐บ๐
It is with heartfelt sorrow that Mamelodi Sundowns can confirm the passing of highly talented Bafana Bafana midfielder, Jayden Adams.
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โ Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) July 11, 2026
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