Jayden Adams: Mamelodi Sundowns devastated by death of South Africa midfielder, 25

Mamelodi Sundowns have said they are deeply devastated by the death of South Africa international midfielder Jayden Adams at the age of 25, describing his passing as a tragedy that has shocked the entire world.

The club confirmed the news in an official statement on their channels, paying tribute to the very talented Bafana Bafana midfielder and offering condolences to his family and friends.

It is with profound sadness that Mamelodi Sundowns can confirm the passing of the very talented Bafana Bafana midfielder, Jayden Adams, the statement read.

Club and president lead tributes

In a unified message, Mamelodi Sundowns hierarchy, staff and supporters expressed their grief and support for the Adams family.

The President and the Motsepe family, the Board of Directors, the Technical Team, the Players, Management, Staff, Supporters of Mamelodi Sundowns FC and the entire Yellow Nation extend their deepest condolences to the family and friends as we mourn the loss of Jayden, the club said.

The wording underlined how widely Adams was admired within the club and across its wider community, with Sundowns emphasising that the whole Yellow Nation is in mourning.

No details about the circumstances of Adams death were given in the statement.

We pray for comfort and strength

The club also framed its message as one of spiritual support and solidarity for those closest to the player.

We pray that Almighty God comforts and strengthens the Adams family, his friends and all those who knew him, the statement added.

Sundowns stressed that the immediate priority should be the well-being and privacy of Adams relatives as they come to terms with the loss of the young midfielder.

Mamelodi Sundowns respectfully requests that the privacy of the family be respected as they go through this deep mourning, the club said.

Call for privacy as football world mourns

The death of a 25-year-old international footballer has sent shockwaves across South African football and beyond, with tributes expected from clubs, team-mates and supporters in the coming days.

Adams, recognised for his talent at national-team level with Bafana Bafana, had been regarded as one of the promising figures of his generation in South African football.

Sundowns ended their statement with hashtags widely adopted by grieving supporters online: #Sundowns #RIPJayden.

Further information on memorial arrangements or official commemorations is yet to be announced, as the club and the Adams family continue to observe a period of mourning.