Adams helped by five Sundowns players
In what was the club's record eighth league title in a row, the 24-year-old Sundowns midfielder featured in 17 matches, contributing three goals and two assists.
According to Adams, his Sundowns teammates made a telling difference in his transition from Stellenbosch FC to the African giants.
'There are a lot of players that helped me on and off the field like Ronwen [Williams], Iqraam [Rayners], Mshishi [Themba Zwane], Grant [Kekana] and [Teboho] Mokoena,' Adams said via Sowetan .
'I played with some of them at Bafana, and they helped me a lot. At Stellenbosch, I think the Confederation Cup also helped me to show my talent in Africa.
'It's a nice feeling for me to have achieved this only five months after coming here. It's a nice achievement and there are many more to come.
'This one goes to my family, friends and everyone back in Cape Town. To come here [Sundowns] is not easy because there are a lot of good players, and I just gave my best,' Adams concluded.
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