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This video is more sad now look at Jayden Adams he wasn't even celebrating with the team ... 💔 pic.twitter.com/0YGVlwTrif

— Bonke (@Buntu_Bokweni) July 11, 2026

Jayden Adams appeared sad and alone in a video that has recently resurfaced following his shock death on Saturday, 11 July. In the clip, the Bafana Bafana players were surrounded by teammates celebrating their win over South Korea in the FIFA World Cup group stages.

The victory secured their historical advancement into the Round of 32.

Police are investigating an inquest into the circumstances of his death, which is believed to be a suicide.

Adams was remembered in a minute of silence, which took place before England and Norway’s semi-final match later that day.

Teared up watching this moving moment of silence for Jayden Adams today during the FIFA World Cup match between England and Norway. Over 65,000 fans in the stadium and millions watching around the world. Gone too soon at 25 years old. MHSRIP🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/6F95qAwRh5

— Felicia Mabuza-Suttle (@Feliciamabuza) July 12, 2026

JAYDEN ADAMS CUTS A SAD FIGURE IN VIDEO

In the wake of Jayden Smith’s death, a clip of him amongst his Bafana teammates has resurfaced.

In the clip, the South African players celebrate their much-needed win over South Korea in their changeroom, on 25 June. The victory secured their place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32, a first for South Africa.

Players sang and danced in joy, while others filmed the happy occasion. However, Adams was seen seated and appearing sombre.

The celebration took place a few days after Adams’s grandmother Marianna died in South Africa. It also occurred just two days before she was laid to rest, which Adams missed due to him performing his international duties.

In a post-match interview, Jayden paid tribute to his grandmother, stating, “My legs were playing, but my heart was in heaven with her.

“She’s the reason I’m here… Wearing the green and gold meant everything to her.”

Pity . Una don send am " berk" to him kontri

It is a pity .May God have mercy on us.
Good nite

Maybe he had the premonition of his death. But anything South Africa these days, they should mourn their mourn.

Police are investigating an inquest into the circumstances of his death, which is believed to be a suicide.

Well, that explains the sadness in the midst of celebrations.
But then, the coach, players or one of the people around him should have noticed his odd behaviour.
Maybe they did, & he didn't open up.

RIP to him.

He knew his time was up he knew

MaziObinnaokija:
Pity . Una don send am " berk" to him kontri

There's time for everything.

Never judge a book by its cover!

People are fighting battles you have no idea about and don’t believe a smile on one’s face means all is well.

GanagiBitrus:
Well, that explains the sadness in the midst of celebrations.
But then, the coach, players or one of the people around him should have noticed his odd behaviour.
Maybe they did, & he didn't open up.

RIP to him.

Depression doesn't start in a day, he might have been going through it till everyone sees it as his way. Not knowing that the guy is almost gone

MaziObinnaokija:
Pity . Una don send am " berk" to him kontri

That's not very nice of you

In this life, no one gives a fvck about you. It's only when you're gone that you're even regarded and within a short time everyone moves on.

Just live your life and do what makes you happy.

Funny life. While others see going to the world cup as the pinnacle of their career and are very grateful and excited, some others see it as nothing to be excited about.

While others couldn't achieve success in playing football, another successful footballer is unable to find happiness.

I learned he took his life. Life sha

His teammates and coaches would be feeling awful looking back at this moment. What could have been weighing him down so heavily that he couldn't even celebrate a historic qualification to the knockout stage? Now we'll never know . May God rest his soul

It seems the grandma is the only person to ever have loved him selflessly.
I saw videos of him. Always by himself.

Adriano of Brazil's career went down when the dad passed away.

Bluntguy:
Maybe he had the premonition of his death. But anything South Africa these days, they should mourn their mourn.

Not likely.

Most likely because he lost his grandma a few days before that match.

Those people tha feels all is well with others except them..
Those people that prayed Nigeria will happen to some people,South Africa has happened to the bread winner of their family and now they hoped on the same Nigeria to come to their rescue.the ones they freed from are prison the other day in diaspora too,it is the same Nigeria that came to their aid but na them fit abuse government and attack others
God Dey serve you,you Dey complain say e too small

Depression is REAL o. Always check on your loved ones to avoid stories that touch . If you check well, that boy might be a reincarnation of his grandma’s husband, hence the ties and severe pain. The closeness and news of her death obviously broke him down beyond repair. Who knows whether he must have promised her something on his return from America, only to get the “shocking” news while in camp.


Honestly, this is why some people don’t “break” bad news to people like that until they are sure of their safety.

R.I.P Young lad. You fought the good fight

Evergreen4:
In this life, no one gives a fvck about you. It's only when you're gone that you're even regarded and within a short time everyone moves on.

Just live your life and do what makes you happy.

Fact! This is the reality of life.

Every team has a sponge that absorbs the pressure during a match. Maybe he's the sponge and he couldn't stand the heat of the WC. Too bad.

In this life we sometimes go through painful situations, but that's not enough impetus to kill yourself....

Deal with sorrow before it deals with you.

HacheNoire:
Never judge a book by its cover!

People are fighting battles you have no idea about and don’t believe a smile on one’s face means all is well.

Exactly. When some people open up to you about what they're going through you'll realize your own wahala na child's play compared to theirs. And money and fame doesn't solve all problems.

dey say he who wear the shoe knows were it pinches . my guy know something was wrong with him, but was hoping for a miracle, but unfortunately, the unfortunate happen. RIP 😭😔

Eyaah. Gone to soon! May his gentle soul RIP. Amen

Na xenophobes cause am k

Biodun1929:
Exactly. When some people open up to about what they're going through you'll realize your own wahala na child's play compared to theirs. And money and fame doesn't solve all problems.

Exactly! I use to have a very lively and social friend. When he lost his mum 9 years ago, he went into emotional shock. We thought he was going to get out of it with time. Till date, he is still in it and has now become dull, slow and introverted.

What I have learnt is that, we all have varying emotional and mental guard. What might hit you hard and you still move on, can lead another person to suicide.

Maybe it's their xenophobic frustration...

RIP

We don't give people grace to express their mental health problems enough. We made it seem like expressing ehat pains you're going through mentally is a sign of weakness.

Rest in Peace to him.

Wake Up call to us all... It may not seem like it, but there are people who will actually care if you open up and express your frustrations. It's better than bottling it all up.

RandDigital:

This video is more sad now look at Jayden Adams he wasn't even celebrating with the team ... 💔 pic.twitter.com/0YGVlwTrif

— Bonke (@Buntu_Bokweni) July 11, 2026

Jayden Adams appeared sad and alone in a video that has recently resurfaced following his shock death on Saturday, 11 July. In the clip, the Bafana Bafana players were surrounded by teammates celebrating their win over South Korea in the FIFA World Cup group stages.

The victory secured their historical advancement into the Round of 32.

Police are investigating an inquest into the circumstances of his death, which is believed to be a suicide.

Adams was remembered in a minute of silence, which took place before England and Norway’s semi-final match later that day.

Teared up watching this moving moment of silence for Jayden Adams today during the FIFA World Cup match between England and Norway. Over 65,000 fans in the stadium and millions watching around the world. Gone too soon at 25 years old. MHSRIP🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/6F95qAwRh5

— Felicia Mabuza-Suttle (@Feliciamabuza) July 12, 2026

JAYDEN ADAMS CUTS A SAD FIGURE IN VIDEO

In the wake of Jayden Smith’s death, a clip of him amongst his Bafana teammates has resurfaced.

In the clip, the South African players celebrate their much-needed win over South Korea in their changeroom, on 25 June. The victory secured their place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32, a first for South Africa.

Players sang and danced in joy, while others filmed the happy occasion. However, Adams was seen seated and appearing sombre.

The celebration took place a few days after Adams’s grandmother Marianna died in South Africa. It also occurred just two days before she was laid to rest, which Adams missed due to him performing his international duties.

In a post-match interview, Jayden paid tribute to his grandmother, stating, “My legs were playing, but my heart was in heaven with her.

“She’s the reason I’m here… Wearing the green and gold meant everything to her.”

If the cause of death is believed to be suicide, my question is why should he kill himself

Is just human nature. There's nothing anyone can do. The best you can do, is to live your life and live it well.

Evergreen4:
In this life, no one gives a fvck about you. It's only when you're gone that you're even regarded and within a short time everyone moves on.

Just live your life and do what makes you happy.

may be he's HIV positive or e give girl belle

MaY his gentle soul rest in peace.