Jayden Adams, 25, died on 11 July, just weeks after helping South Africa reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stages.
The South African football community continues to mourn the loss, with SAFA president Danny Jordaan visiting the midfielder’s family in Stellenbosch.
DANNY JORDAAN SUPPORTS JAYDEN ADAMS’ FAMILY
Jordaan travelled to the family’s home in Idaas Valley township to offer support to Adams’ parents, Juanito and Candice Adams, as well as his surviving brother, Ronaldo Adams.
The visit came just days after the talented Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana midfielder passed away at the age of 25. Police discovered his body inside a residence in Cape Town’s Schotsche Kloof on 11 July, before launching an official inquest into his death.
The tragedy has shaken South African football, with tributes continuing to pour in from across the country and beyond.
Jordaan spent time with the grieving family as they continue to deal with the devastating loss of one of South Africa’s brightest football talents.
Meanwhile, Western Cape police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding Jayden Adams‘ death. Authorities have not yet confirmed the official cause of death.
Both Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie and Adams’ father, Juanito Adams, have urged the public to avoid speculation while the family waits for the final autopsy results.
WORLD CUP HERO REMEMBERED
Jayden Adams had reached the biggest moment of his career at the recent 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The midfielder featured in all three group-stage matches against Mexico, Czechia, and South Korea as Bafana Bafana reached the knockout stages of the tournament for the first time in history.
He also displayed remarkable courage by starting against Czechia just hours after learning of the passing of his grandmother, Marianna Adams.
His death prompted tributes from around the world, including FIFA president Gianni Infantino, while players and supporters observed a moment of silence during the World Cup quarter-finals.
A LEGACY THAT WILL LIVE ON
Before joining Mamelodi Sundowns in January 2025, Jayden Adams became the first academy graduate to sign a professional contract with Stellenbosch FC.
He made 139 appearances for the Cape Winelands club and helped them win the 2023 Carling Knockout Cup before moving to Pretoria. At Sundowns, he lifted the Betway Premiership title and the CAF Champions League during the 2025/26 campaign.
