A previously recorded video showing South Africa’s national football team celebrating their victory over South Korea has resurfaced online, gaining massive attention after the sad passing of Bafana Bafana midfielder Jayden Adams.
The clip sparked discussion among many viewers, who pointed out that the young footballer appeared unusually reserved while the rest of his teammates celebrated the victory with enthusiasm.
Originally shared on Facebook by Chris Excel 102, the video showed a lively dressing room filled with Bafana Bafana players wearing the team’s iconic yellow and green colours.
While some players had already removed their shirts, others remained in their full match attire as the celebrations unfolded.
At one point, a player climbed onto a bench and held up his phone to record the joyous atmosphere, while teammates below danced, sang and embraced the occasion.
In stark contrast to the jubilant mood around him, Jayden Adams remained seated by himself throughout the celebration. He appeared detached from the festivities, choosing not to participate in the singing or dancing that echoed across the dressing room.
Jayden Adams quiet amid the celebrations
Chris Excel 102 highlighted the moment when sharing the footage, writing: “There’s this dressing room video of the Bafana Bafana players singing celebrating after the win over South Korea and Jayden Adams was just sitting alone quiet.”
The post soon gained significant traction, drawing thousands of viewers who began offering their own opinions and theories about what may have been on the young midfielder’s mind during that moment.
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How fans reacted to Jayden Adams’s slience in the video;
Neo Mate said: “Someone in the senior ranks should have taken him out for a drive away from the rest for the team so that he can let it out.”
Phondo said: “His grandmother passed before the Czechia game. I would like to imagine he was thinking about her NOT seeing him WIN his FIRST world cup game.”
Real Dadaman said: “Guys Yes Grand ma was his rock but this is dipper than that. If you know how he earned name GROOTMAN you will understand right now thinking about Reyneers. Hes been strange for a while atleast we now know its heart problem. Something went wrong at Stellies maybe?”
