Jayden Adams played through family tragedy at FIFA World Cup, says Doctor Khumalo

Jayden Adams demonstrated remarkable professionalism by playing through the loss of his grandmother at the FIFA World Cup, helping Bafana Bafana secure a crucial draw against Czechia and potentially attracting overseas club interest, as noted by Doctor Khumalo. Picture: AFP

Bafana Bafana midfielder Jayden Adams had to cope with the devastating loss of his grandmother while representing South Africa at the FIFA World Cup.

The Mamelodi Sundowns star received the news just hours before Bafana’s Group A clash against Czechia in Atlanta on June 18, according to former South Africa captain Doctor Khumalo.

Despite the emotional blow, Adams took to the field as Bafana fought back to earn a crucial 1-1 draw through a Teboho Mokoena penalty seven minutes from time.

That point kept South Africa’s World Cup hopes alive, setting up a decisive final group match against South Korea.