Jesus Owono handed 12-match ban after fatal collision with Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel

Jesus Owono handed 12-match ban after fatal collision with Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono has been handed a 12-match suspension following the fatal on-field collision that claimed the life of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel. Owono was dismissed during the Spanish second-division fixture on November 2 after colliding with De Miguel while attempting to clear an aerial ball near the halfway line. De Miguel was rushed to hospital and placed in intensive care following the incident. The 30-year-old died the following morning, leaving Spanish football mourning the loss of the Tenerife forward. The Spanish football federation’s disciplinary committee confirmed the punishment on Friday, imposing the maximum available sanction for the offence. In its statement, the committee cited the referee’s report, saying (via Marca ), “Owono had been sent off for violently striking an opponent in the chest with his leg, using excessive force, while the ball was in play. “The tragic outcome of the incident, resulting in the death of Jesus de Miguel Alameda, is public knowledge,” the committee added. “In view of the nature of the conduct described and the accompanying circumstances, the maximum sanction, 12 matches of suspension, is justified.” The punishment comes as Owono faces an uncertain future in football following the tragedy. Andorra head coach Carles Manso said the club would support the Equatorial Guinea international and allow him to decide whether, and when, he felt ready to return to the game. Spanish police have also opened an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident under judicial supervision. Under Spanish law, deaths from non-natural causes, including accidents, are subject to judicial investigation, although prosecutors have said criminal proceedings are unlikely. Meanwhile, Tenerife supporters and players gathered at the club’s stadium on Saturday to pay their respects to De Miguel. Around 400 mourners attended his funeral, including Spain manager Luis de la Fuente and Real Madrid president Florentino Perez.