Goalkeeper Owono suspended for 12 matches after De Miguel’s death
During a second-division clash against Tenerife, Equatorial Guinea international Jesus Owono rushed into midfield to clear an aerial ball but collided forcefully with Jesus De Miguel, who suffered critical injuries and later died.
FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono has been suspended for 12 matches following his involvement in the fatal collision with Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel last week. The Spanish football federation's disciplinary committee ruled that Owono's challenge, which resulted in De Miguel's death, warranted the maximum sanction. The incident occurred during a second division match on November 2nd, when Owono, racing to clear an aerial ball, violently struck De Miguel with his leg in the chest.
De Miguel, 30, was placed in intensive care and passed away on November 3rd. Following the tragedy, Owono expressed his deep sorrow, stating that he is enduring the "hardest days of my life" and struggles to find the words to process the devastating loss. The Spanish police have initiated an investigation into the incident under judicial supervision.
FC Andorra coach Carles Manso stated that Owono ultimately decides whether and when he will return to football after the tragic event.
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