Aqueelah Chloe Adendorf, the girlfriend of late South African footballer Jayden Adams, has broken her silence with a deeply emotional tribute following his sudden and tragic passing. Adams' death was announced on Saturday, just days after the Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder featured for Bafana Bafana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sending shockwaves through South African football and beyond.
Aqueelah breaks silence after Adams' death
Taking to her Instagram page, Adendorf poured out her grief in a moving message that captured the depth of her loss. She described Adams as far more than a romantic partner, honouring him as her closest companion and the person who stood by her unconditionally.
“There are no words to describe the pain I'm feeling. Rest in peace, my love,” she wrote. “Thank you for every memory, every laugh, every hug, and every moment we shared. You were not only the love of my life but also my greatest supporter and my best friend. A part of my heart left with you, and I will carry your love with me forever. Until we meet again, I'll miss you every single day. Rest easy, my angel. I love you always and forever.”
According to Hindustani Times, the two shared a daughter, making the loss even more profound for Adendorf, who now faces the heartbreak of raising their child without him.
CAF President pays tribute to Jayden Adams
Legit.ng previously reported that CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe paid tribute to Jayden Adams after the footballer’s tragic death. Motsepe shared personal connections with Adams as a South African, the CAF President, and through PSL club Mamelodi Sundowns.
