Jayden Adams’ family is speaking publicly for the first time after the South African footballer’s sudden death at the age of 25. As speculation continues online about what may have happened, his father has urged people to focus on the family’s grief instead of rumors.

South African football is in mourning following the tragic passing of 25-year-old Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana midfielder Jayden Adams in Cape Town.

Mamelodi Sundowns star turned out for the national tam at the 2026 FIFA World Cup last month