The chairperson of the Premier Soccer League (PSL), Irvin Khoza, has expressed grief over the passing away of Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana midfielder, Jayden Adams.
The 25-year-old Adams was reported to have passed away on Saturday, just less than two weeks after he returned from the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament co-hosted by the United States of America (USA), Mexico and Canada.
“There are losses for which life, however painful, give us time to prepare – go itlhoboga (to lose hope). Jayden Adams’ untimely passing has left the nation stunned with grief. A young footballer of exceptional promise whose talent, humility and dedication had earned him the admiration of the nation,” Khoza said.
“His star was unmistakably on the rise. In a short space of time, he created memories that will endure in South African football and in the nation’s reference points. Please accept our heartfelt condolences and kindly convey them to Jayden Adams’ family and the broader Masandawana family. May his soul repose peacefully.”
Adams joined the Tshwane giants from Stellenbosch FC in January last year and he played a very important role in the Brazilians’ CAF Champions League conquest last season.
