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.
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- Jayden Adams, Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder, reportedly died by suicide at his home in Stellenbosch on Saturday morning.
- Adams had recently returned from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the Americas with the South African national team.
- The 25-year-old was grieving the loss of his 72-year-old grandmother, Marianna Adams, just two weeks prior.
- Marianna Adams passed away a day before a Bafana game against Czechia held at Atlanta Stadium.
- Sunday World will be updating the story and has related video content available on their YouTube channel.
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.
