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South African midfielder Jayden Adams has died aged 25, just a fortnight after competing for his nation at the World Cup.
The Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder started South Africa’s first two matches of the tournament against Mexico and Czechia.
He was a substitute as South Africa beat South Korea to secure their place in the knockout stages, but was an unused sub as his nation were defeated 1-0 by Canada in the round of 32.
Details surrounding Adams’ passing remain unclear, with the South African Football Players Union writing in a statement: ‘The SAFPU is devastated by the untimely passing of Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana midfielder, Jayden Adams.
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