Sunday World understands that Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams sadly passed away after he allegedly took his own life at his home in Stellenbosch on Saturday morning.
The shocking news comes just days after Adams returned from the 2026 Fifa World Cup with the national team in the Americas.
Two weeks ago, the 25-year-old was mourning the passing of his 72-year-old grandmother, Marianna Adams, a day before the Bafana game against Czechia at Atlanta Stadium.
This is a developing story…
- Jayden Adams, Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder, has reportedly passed away by suicide at his home in Stellenbosch.
- Adams died on Saturday morning, shortly after returning from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the Americas with the national team.
- The 25-year-old had recently been mourning the death of his 72-year-old grandmother, Marianna Adams.
- Marianna Adams passed away two weeks ago, just before a Bafana game against Czechia at Atlanta Stadium.
- The story is still developing, with more updates expected from Sunday World.
