Kaizer Chiefs-linked Adams punished by Bafana's Broos - 'It is not right mentality! It is a job, not holiday'

Stellenbosch midfielder Jayden Adams was axed from the Bafana Bafana team that played Congo in the previous 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

The 23-year-old failed to report to camp on time, something that Hugo Broos did not take kindly to.

Adams had a good 2023-24 PSL campaign that attracted the likes of Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs and defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns.

Bafana Bafana coach Broos decided against including the midfielder for back-to-back forthcoming 2025 Afcon qualifiers against Uganda Cranes and Bright Stars of South Sudan.

He has now opened up on the possibility of Adams representing the national team in future.

"I believe that for every player, representing your national team should be an honour, whether you are Belgian, Chinese, or South African. It should mean something to you," the Belgian told the media.

"If you don't feel that way, then I’m sorry, but you lack the right mentality. When I was a player and got called up to the national team, even if I had to run 100 kilometers to be there, I would do it because it was an honour for me.

"If a young player like Jayden contacts you to say that he wants to arrive late for personal reasons, I’m sorry, but that is not the right mentality. At 23 years old, you need to make the effort to be here. I have imposed a bit of a punishment on him, but this punishment won’t last forever.

"It’s a job, not a holiday," Broos concluded.

Adams will have to find a way of mending his relationship with Broos hoping to be considered for the next international assignments.

After the Afcon qualifiers, Bafana Bafana will embark on the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers.