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Good riddance.

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.

If you knew how true this your words are.

Don't look at others and wish you had what they had because you don't actually know what they have at all at all. Especially so called rich, famous and/or attractive ones.

May the Lord Grant Jayden's family the strength to bear their loss.

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.”

His death is sad and all, but, should he have been dancing and jumping after the death of a loved one?

We are more of our brothers keeper in Nigeria than anywhere else in he world. I bet you, if to say na 9ja , one brother must have find out why and help him over come.

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

Not needed here. We will banter them later but not on this man.

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.

That doesn’t prove anything. Debruyne also keeps to himself and doesn’t joke around. He’s been doing this for years. Does it mean he’s suicidal? 🤔

Kante sef for dressing room keeps to himself. He no get time to dey jump up and down. Is he depressed? 🤔

CalmElder:
It seems the grandma is the only person to ever love him selflessly.
I saw videos of him. Always by himself.

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

That's not how depression works. The grandma's death might have been the breaking point but definitely not the cause.

Stephen0mozzy:
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.

Na lie. For Naija na money matter dey worry the so called depressed people. The moment you listen to their problems, na to start to dey beg for money to solve problems. Funniest thing be say many of dem don play sporty bet with their money and lost it all. That’s why man dem dey lock up nowadays. No time to carry another man gbese for your head

Wotowotoman:
That doesn’t prove anything. Debruyne also keeps to himself and doesn’t joke around. He’s been doing this for years. Does it mean he’s suicidal? 🤔

Are you saying De Bruyne doesn't celebrate with teammates; that he is always sad & moody in the midst of celebrations?
You lie, my brother.

Wotowotoman:
Na lie. For Naija na money matter dey worry the so called depressed people. The moment you listen to their problems, na to start to dey beg for money to solve problems. Funniest thing be say many of dem don play sporty bet with their money and lost it all. That’s why man dem dey lock up nowadays. No time to carry another man gbese for your head

Well, you just ended up proving my point.
Just pray never to experience depression my guy. Just pray.

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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.

they did BT na xenophobia full their skull

Cause South Africa was knocked out

Quite unfortunate, I think this was a negligence on the side of the team psychologist. Nobody could dictate sth was wrong with him. May his soul find rest.

His performance statistics in the world cup appears on the decline. Maybe he should have seen a psychologist.
May his soul rest in peace

Lanretoye:
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

What is this nonsense? Makes no sense at all. So God killed this young guy? What exactly did this guy do wrong to you personally? or to God Try again.

Depression is real, it can happen to anyone. Even the most successful people can be depressed. It is in all of us it just needs a trigger and depression starts.

His team mates would have honoured his late grand mom!!!!!!.. that way he would be happy also and his thoughts would not have lead him to such depression!!!!... Depression is real oooooooooooo...

erad:
That's not how depression works. The grandma's death might have been the breaking point but definitely not the cause.

I know about that, but when somebody you lean on is not there anymore as a result of distance, breakup or death, it becomes unbearable.

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.

he lost his grandmom before the match... they press just want conspiracy

Rip to him
Rip to him

Okay

South African

they are wearing bra

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.”

He would have still been alive if he was in the team..lonliness kill

Dozman88:
His team mates would have honoured his late grand mom!!!!!!.. that way he would be happy also and his thoughts would not have lead him to such depression!!!!... Depression is real oooooooooooo...

How do you know the teammates did not honor his late grandmother? Were you there with them in their camp? Which kind reasoning be this for Christ sake?

free2ryhme:
If the cause of death is believed to be suicide, my question is why should he kill himself

Maybe the grandma was the only close family member he had and he could not just imagine going through life without her. So sad.


The outpouring of emotion for the young lad by Nigerians shows we are more humans and have more value for life than these wicked and heartless South Africans going around killing people.
If this was a Nigerian I can imagine the horrible things they must have been saying.