Western Cape police have opened an inquest into the death of 25-year-old professional footballer Jayden Adams, who was found deceased at a property in Schotsche Kloof, Cape Town, on Saturday, 11 July 2026. The midfielder, who recently represented South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, had moved to Mamelodi Sundowns from Stellenbosch FC in January 2025.
Investigation Into The Circumstances
South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson F.C. van Wyk confirmed that an investigation is currently underway to establish the events leading to the discovery of the athlete’s body. Authorities have not yet released an official cause of death, stating that the circumstances remain under police investigation.
Tributes From The Football Community
The sporting fraternity has expressed profound grief following the news of the midfielder’s passing at the age of 25. Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie described the event as a moment of “profound shock,” while the South African Football Players Union (SAFPU) noted that Adams had “carried the hopes of the nation with pride, courage and distinction” during his recent international appearances. Further updates regarding the conclusion of the police investigation are expected as the inquest proceeds.