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South Africa World Cup Midfielder Dies Aged 25

South Africa World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies at 25, just weeks after featuring for his country at the World Cup.

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The midfielder represented his country at this year's World Cup. The circumstances surrounding his death were not immediately clear.

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South Africa World Cup midfielder Adams dies aged 25

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South Africa World Cup footballer Jayden Adams dies aged 25

The midfielder represented his country at this year's World Cup. The circumstances surrounding his death were not immediately clear.

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South Africa World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies aged 25

Adams played in South Africa’s World Cup group games Midfielder played for Mamelodi Sundowns Jayden Adams, who played in South Africa’s three group games at the World Cup, has died aged 25. The Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder started the tournament opener, a 2-0 defeat by Mexico, and the 1-1 draw with Czechia, being substituted in both matches. He then came off the bench in the 1-0 win against South Korea, but took no…