Jayden Adams Latest News

Ronwen Williams Pays Emotional Tribute to Jayden Adams
The Sundowns captain joined teammates, Adams’ family, friends and members of the football fraternity at the Stellenbosch Town Hall to honour the life of the Bafana Bafana international, who passed away last Saturday.

Miguel Cardoso Pays Emotional Tribute to Late Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams
The 25-year-old sadly passed away on Saturday morning, having enjoyed a season-and-a-half stint with Sundowns after joining the eight-time Betway Premiership champions from Stellenbosch in January 2025.

Mamelodi Sundowns Delay Pre-Season Departure After Jayden Adams passing
The club confirmed on Sunday that the team did not travel as initially planned after the 25-year-old Bafana Bafana star was found dead in Schotsche Kloof, Cape Town, on Saturday morning.

South African football mourns the loss of rising star Jayden Adams
South African football is mourning the loss of one of its brightest midfield talents after Jayden Adams passed away at the age of 25. The midfielder had featured in all three of Bafana Bafana’s group-stage matches at the World

‘He’s matured; the qualities are still there’ – Broos backs Jayden Adams for Bafana return
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has recalled Jayden Adams to the national squad ahead of upcoming friendlies against Panama, signaling a remarkable turnaround for the 24-year-old midfielder nearly a year after his controversial exclusion.

Bafana Bafana Latest: Three Key Takeaways from Hugo Broos’ Preliminary Squad as Jayden Adams Returns After a Year Out
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has officially named a preliminary squad for the double-header against Panama later this month.

CAF CL: Miguel Cardoso urges Jayden Adams to stay hungry despite strong start
Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has expressed admiration for Jayden Adams’ rapid ascent since joining the team, emphasizing the young star’s immense potential.

Nedbank Cup: Sundowns Secure Spot in Final Four with Extra-Time Victory Over Sekhukhune United
Mamelodi Sundowns battled through a tense quarterfinal encounter to secure a 1-0 victory over Sekhukhune United in the Nedbank Cup at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Friday night.

Transfer News: Barker Addresses Jayden Adams Transfer Speculation
Amid reports of an imminent transfer to Mamelodi Sundowns, Stellenbosch FC midfielder Jayden Adams scored in his team’s 2-0 CAF Confederation Cup victory over Mali’s Stade de Malien at Loftus Stadium on Sunday.

Hugo Broos warns Bafana Bafana midfielder
Hugo Broos hopes that Jayden Adams will learn his lesson after being dropped from the Bafana squad.

Adams Axed from Bafana for Misconduct
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has dropped Stellenbosch FC midfielder Jayden Adams from the squad to face Congo in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers due to disciplinary issues.

Barker: It was well worth the trip
Stellenbosch boss Steve Barker says Jayden Adams and Antonio van Wyk impressed while on trial in Europe recently.

Barker very happy after Stellies successful weekend
Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker admits that it was a very special day for the club after defeating Mamelodi Sundowns in the DStv Premiership on Saturday plus their reserve teams success.
Jayden Adams, a rising talent in South African soccer, was born on 5th May 2002. Playing as a dynamic midfielder or winger, he showcased his skills for Stellenbosch in the South African Premier Division and proudly represents the South African national football team before his high-profile move to Mamelodi Sundowns in January 2025.
Hailing from Cape Town, Adams emerged from the esteemed Stellenbosch academy, etching his name in the club’s history as the first academy graduate to secure a professional contract, a significant achievement finalized with a long-term commitment in August 2020.
His impactful journey reached a milestone when he made his senior Premier Soccer League debut, coming on as a substitute in a thrilling 1–1 draw against Chippa United on 28th August.