Police investigate death of 25-year-old footballer who recently played in World Cup

Police in Cape Town have opened an investigation into the death of footballer Jayden Adams, 25, whose body was discovered at his home in the Schotsche Kloof neighborhood. Adams, a midfielder for the South African national team, was found dead shortly after his return from the World Cup held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The South African Football Association confirmed Adams' death on Saturday, but the cause has not yet been revealed. "The circumstances of this incident are under investigation," police stated. The investigation was launched after the 25-year-old's body was found on Saturday.

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The circumstances of this incident are under investigation.

Adams' father, Juanito Adams, told eNCA that the family is awaiting autopsy results and has not made funeral arrangements. "As everyone knows, it was a premature death. The family is struggling with this. It won't be easy to move on. People say it will get easier, but it won't. You just learn to live with it," he said.

Adams played in all three of South Africa's group stage matches during the World Cup. A moment of silence was observed for him before a quarterfinal match between England and Norway. He had earned 13 caps for his country and scored two goals, and was a member of Mamelodi Sundowns.

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As everyone knows, it was a premature death. The family is struggling with this. It won't be easy to move on. People say it will get easier, but it won't. You just learn to live with it.