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Goalkeeper Owono says 'hardest days of my life' after De Miguel death

MADRID: FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono said Wednesday he is enduring the “hardest days of my life” after the death of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel, whom he collided with during a Spanish second division match on Monday.

Goalkeeper Owono says 'hardest days of my life' after De Miguel death

FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono has spoken about enduring the hardest days of his life since Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel's death following a collision during a Spanish second division match on Monday. The 30-year-old Spanish footballer passed away on Tuesday due to injuries sustained in the incident. Owono, who had raced into midfield to clear an aerial ball, expressed immense pain and difficulty in processing the loss, stating that he cannot think about anything other than Jesus and the pain they are going through.

Spanish police have opened an investigation into the incident, and Andorra players observed a minute's silence before a voluntary training session. The African country's football federation, as well as the Equatorial Guinea Football Federation, have offered their condolences and support. Andorra's defender Lautaro Spatz also posted on Instagram, supporting Owono and emphasizing that he was deeply affected by the tragic event.

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