Police have opened an inquest after Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams was discovered lifeless at a property in Cape City on Saturday. He was 25.
Police spokesperson Captain FC van Wyk confirmed that officers discovered Adams’ physique at a property in Navy Street, Schotsche Kloof, at about 11am.
“Cape City Central police station registered an inquest for investigation following the invention of the physique of a 25-year-old male at a premises in Navy Street, Scotscheskloof,” Van Wyk mentioned.
“Circumstances surrounding this incident are underneath investigation.”
In keeping with unofficial info reported by IOL, Adams is believed to have died by suicide. Nonetheless, police haven’t confirmed the reason for dying and have solely introduced that an inquest has been opened.
On the time of publication, Mamelodi Sundowns had not launched an official assertion. The membership is known to have requested for privateness and area for Adams’ household throughout this tough time.
Tributes have already began pouring in from throughout South African soccer.
Gayton McKenzie shared a video on X exhibiting himself embracing the midfielder and wrote: “Relaxation in peace my valuable boy.”
Struggle In opposition to Crime SA additionally expressed its condolences to Adams’ household, his teammates, Mamelodi Sundowns, Bafana Bafana, the South African Soccer Affiliation and the broader soccer group.
Adams’ dying comes simply two weeks after he represented South Africa on the FIFA Membership World Cup, the place he featured within the group’s first two matches earlier than they reached the knockout stage.
Police say investigations into the circumstances surrounding his dying are persevering with
