South Africa World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies aged 25
Adams played in South Africa’s World Cup group games
Midfielder played for Mamelodi Sundowns
Jayden Adams, who played in South Africa’s three group games at the World Cup, has died aged 25.
The Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder started the tournament opener, a 2-0 defeat by Mexico, and the 1-1 draw with Czechia, being substituted in both matches.
He then came off the bench in the 1-0 win against South Korea, but took no part in the 1-0 last-32 defeat by Canada.
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