Jayden Adams (left) played in all three of South Africa's World Cup group-stage matches Credit: Yuri CORTEZ / AFP

South African midfielder Jayden Adams, who represented his country at the ongoing World Cup, died Saturday at the age of 25, Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said.

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