Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono hit with 12-match ban after tragic collision leads to death of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel

The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has imposed a 12-match ban on Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono following a fatal incident that occurred during a match against Tenerife on November 2. The tragedy stemmed from a collision in which Owono committed a violent foul, striking Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel in the chest with excessive force.

De Miguel, 30, suffered a cardiac arrest after the incident and sadly passed away the following day. The disciplinary committee ruled that Owono's actions constituted excessive force and utilized the match official's report as evidence. The committee stated that the nature of Owono's conduct, coupled with the tragic outcome, warranted the maximum 12-match suspension.

The emotional toll of the incident has been significant for Owono, who has expressed his condolences to de Miguel's family while Andorra coach Carles Manso emphasized the need for the goalkeeper to take the time he needs to decide on his return to action. Beyond the sporting sanctions, Spanish authorities have launched an investigation into the possibility of involuntary manslaughter, as the law requires judicial inquiries into all deaths resulting from non-natural causes.

The legal process remains ongoing, though prosecutors have indicated that formal criminal proceedings against Owono are unlikely.