Cause of Footballer's Death Remains a Mystery; Police Investigate

Twenty-five-year-old Adams passed away two weeks after helping South Africa advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup. Authorities have not yet released the cause of death. “Cape Town Central Police have launched an investigation after the discovery of the body of a 25-year-old man. The circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation,” AP reported.

Police stated that the body was discovered in the Schotsche Kloof district of Cape Town around 11:00 AM on Saturday, but provided no further details. Adams' father, Juanito Adams, told South African television station eNCA that the family is awaiting autopsy results and has no funeral plans at this time.