The girlfriend of late Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams has publicly denied a wave of false stories circulating online in the wake of his sudden death. Aqueelah Adendorf took to Instagram after the 25-year-old footballer was laid to rest, asking the public to stop spreading baseless narratives that tarnish his memory.
False Rumors About Argument Denied
Reports alleging that Adams and Adendorf had a heated argument over money and friends shortly before his death have been widely shared on social media. In her statement, Adendorf described the experience as deeply painful and reiterated that the claims are completely untrue.
“The amount of false stories and assumptions being spread about me is heartbreaking. It's unfair to make me the villain based on rumours,” she wrote, as reported by Briefly Sports. She added: “I don't owe strangers an explanation, but I do ask for one thing: please stop spreading lies and stop using Jayden's name to create a story. He deserves to be remembered with dignity and respect.”
Police Inquest Opened
Adams, who represented Bafana Bafana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, died days after returning from the tournament. The exact cause of death has not yet been confirmed. South African police have opened an inquest into the incident, and investigations remain active. No official cause of death has been released as the inquiry continues.
Speculation on social media has produced multiple conflicting and unverified claims about the circumstances surrounding his death, prompting the family and officials to urge restraint.
Sports Minister Slams Rumors
South African sports minister Gayton McKenzie also condemned the rumours targeting Adams’ girlfriend and the false narratives about the footballer’s death. In a statement, he expressed fury over media reports that tried to involve Adendorf in the tragedy, calling them irresponsible and disrespectful to the grieving family.
Adams’ passing at such a young age has shocked the South African football community. Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana have both paid tribute to the midfielder, who was considered a rising star in the country's football scene.
As the inquest continues, Adendorf has asked the public to refrain from spreading unverified information and to allow the family to mourn in peace. “Stop using Jayden's name to create a story,” she pleaded. “He deserves dignity.”
