Jordaan visits Adams family as tributes continue to pour in

July 13, 2026 31

South African Football Association (SAFA) President, Danny Jordaan has met with the family of Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder, Jayden Adams who died on Saturday in Cape Town.

Adams, 25, was found dead at his home on Saturday morning. Police have launched an inquest into the circumstances surrounding his death.

Tributes continue to pour in from across the football world following the passing of the much loved midfielder.

Adams was part of Bafana Bafana’s squad at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America and had returned to Johannesburg with the national team just days before his death.

Today, South African football mourn the loss of a talented player whose passion, dedication, and love for the beautiful game inspired many. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family, loved ones, teammates, and everyone affected by this devastating loss.

May his soul rest in… pic.twitter.com/pwE6TpfkcK

— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) July 11, 2026

Messages of condolence have continued to pour in from around the world, including from FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, and CAF President, Patrice Motsepe.

“This is still so difficult to process, such a sad loss. Our sincere condolences to the family of Jayden Adams. He made tremendous progress and was included in the Bafana Bafana squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and USA. Jayden was included in the team for the FIFA World Cup matches,” said Jordaan.

Bafana Bafana coach, Hugo Broos, also paid tribute.

“My deepest condolences to the family of Jayden. It is with great disbelief that I heard the news. There are no words to express my sadness. As a father I send the family my support in those difficult moments. Bafana Bafana has lost a great talent too soon and too young. May his soul rest in peace,” said Broos.

Family spokesperson, Brendine Johnson, said details about Adams’ memorial service and funeral arrangements would be communicated at a later stage.

Tributes continue to pour in following the passing of Bafana and Sundowns star Jayden Adams.https://t.co/ADE6rWhFjD

— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) July 13, 2026