South Africa World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies aged 25

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Jayden Adams, who played in South Africa’s three group games at the World Cup, has died aged 25. The Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder started the tournament opener, a 2-0 defeat by Mexico, and the 1-1 draw with Czechia, being substituted in both matches. He then came off the bench in the 1-0 win against South Korea, but took no part in the 1-0 last-32 defeat by Canada. The minister of sport, Gayton McKenzie released a statement saying: “It is with profound shock and a heavy heart that I have learnt