Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:52pm on 13 Jul 2026,Monday Sports
South African footballer Jayden Adams has been found dead in Cape Town at the age of 25. Police have launched an investigation but have not confirmed the cause of death. Adams helped South Africa reach the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time. His body was discovered at a property on Saturday. His family is waiting for the autopsy results. South Africa's Sports Minister urged people not to speculate about the case while the investigation continues. Tributes were paid to Adams before the World Cup quarter-final matches as fans and players remembered the young midfielder. (PC: AFP)
