The sporting world is mourning the deaths of Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden "Grootman" Adams, 25, and former South Africa Under-18 rugby prop Luqobo "Bibo" Makwedini, 20, who reportedly died in France after a training session with his club.
Condolences have poured in from across the world at the death of two young national sports stars, Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams and former South African Rugby Under-18 prop Luqobo Makwedini.
Makwedini collapsed and died following a training session with French club AS Béziers Hérault on Friday. The 20-year-old front ranker, affectionately known as Bibo, fell ill at the end of the morning session at the Stade de la Gayonne and was rushed to hospital, where he died a few hours later.
The exact details surrounding Adams' death remain unconfirmed.
SAPS spokesperson FC Van Wyk said: “Cape Town Central police registered an inquest for investigation following the discovery of the body of a 25-year-old male on Saturday, 11 July at 11:06 at a premises in Military Road, Scotscheskloof. Circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation.”
