Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has shared a small tribute about Jayden Adams, saying the news of the midfielder’s passing left him in “great disbelief”.
Adams, 25, sadly passed away on Saturday morning, just days after representing Bafana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
It was there, where tragedy hit him already, as his grandmother Marianna had passed away before the Czechia game. Adams, though, opted to stay with Bafana and represent his country.
Just a few days later, Adams himself passed away, leaving the whole country in deep shock and mourning – with Broos the latest to share a heartfelt tribute.
“My deepest condolences to the family of Jayden. It is with great disbelief that I heard the news. There are no words to express my sadness,” he told Safa.net.
“As a father I send the family my support in those difficult moments.
“Bafana Bafana has lost a great talent too soon and too young. May his soul rest in peace.”
On Monday, a South African Football Association (SAFA) delegation led by President Dr Danny Jordaan visited the late Adams’ family home in Idas Valley, in Stellenbosch, to pay their respects.
“This is still so difficult to process, such a sad loss. Our sincere condolences to the family of Jayden Adams,” Jordaan stated.
“He made tremendous progress and was included in the Bafana Bafana squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and USA. Jayden was included in the team for the FIFA World Cup matches.
“While in the United States we were informed about the loss of his grandmother. We were shocked and saddened when informed about the passing of Jayden this weekend, one of the talented footballers in our country.
“A sad loss of a young man. We express our sincere condolences to the family and the football families of Stellenbosch and Sundowns. A huge loss to our country’s football. May his soul rest in eternal peace.”