Harlow Reserves Manager Adam Connolly said: "Francois was a wonderful person and player. A lot of our players went to the same college as Francois, so it's been hard on everyone within the squad to hear of this tragic news.

"On his last game for Harlow, he scored a superb hat-trick to win us the game and walk away with the match ball. He was certainly a talented footballer and one who could have gone on to feature for the first team.

"On behalf of all of the squad, and everyone at the club, our thoughts are with his family and friends."

Everyone at the Club sends our heartfelt condolences to Francois' family and friends, and we ask for respect and privacy for them at this extremely difficult time.