South Africa World Cup midfielder Adams dies aged 25
South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams dies at the age of 25, just weeks after featuring for his country at the World Cup.
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"It is with profound shock and a heavy heart that I have learnt of the passing of Jayden Adams."
— Gayton McKenzie , Politician
"It's so incredibly sad to hear that South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams has passed away just weeks after featuring in his nation's historic Fifa World Cup campaign."
— Gianni Infantino , Executive
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Gayton McKenzie is South Africa's minister of sport, arts and culture.
President of FIFA.
Jayden Adams was a South African midfielder who played for Mamelodi Sundowns and represented his country in international football.
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South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams dies at the age of 25, just weeks after featuring for his country at the World Cup.
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