“I’m absolutely itching to get started” – Adams

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Jayden Adams of Mamelodi Sundowns during the CAF Champions League 2024/25 Final 1st Leg match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Pyramids FC at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, on 24 May 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams says his side are fully focused on securing a positive result in their Club World Cup opener against Ulsan.

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The Tshwane giants are preparing to take on Korean side Ulsan HD in their opening Group F encounter in Florida.

Adams has been ever-present in the Sundowns squad ever since joining the club from Stellenbosch FC in January.

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The 24-year-old has made a big impact in the squad and has managed to score four goals and register two assists in 27 appearances across all competitions.

The Cape Town-born attacking midfielder says he feels honoured to be representing his club and country on a global stage.

“It makes me incredibly proud to represent South Africa at this tournament. I’m absolutely itching to get started,” Adams said.

“We’re not going to dwell on the disappointment of the African Champions League final.

“We’re fully focused on the task at hand at the Club World Cup.”

Mamelodi Sundowns are scheduled to face Ulsan HD on Wednesday morning at 00:00 am.