Sport Minister Gayton McKenzie has paid tribute to Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams after his death at 25, describing him as a bright football talent. Picture: Ayanda Ndamane/ Independent Media
Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has paid tribute to Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams following his death at the age of 25, describing him as one of South Africa’s brightest young football talents and urging the public to avoid speculation over the cause of his passing.
McKenzie said South African football had lost a player who will be widely mourned.
"It is with profound shock and a heavy heart that I have learnt of the passing of Jayden Adams, midfielder for Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana, at the age of 25," McKenzie said.
"South African football has lost one of its brightest young talents, and our nation mourns alongside his family, his teammates and the millions of supporters who watched him grow from a promising academy prospect into a full Bafana Bafana international."
