Andorra Goalkeeper Jesus Owono Handed 12-Match Ban Following Fatal On-Pitch Collision

Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono has been handed a 12-match suspension by the disciplinary committee of the Spanish Football Federation following a collision with Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel that resulted in the player's death. The incident occurred during a Spanish Segunda Division fixture, which was abandoned in the sixth minute of second-half stoppage time after De Miguel was taken to hospital, where he passed away on November 3.

According to the match report by referee Manuel Angel Perez Hernandez, Owono was shown a straight red card for making a reckless challenge with his leg raised and using excessive force while contesting a high ball. The disciplinary committee applied article 102 of their regulations, issuing the maximum 12-match ban and a €600 fine to the 25-year-old goalkeeper, alongside a €2,400 fine for Andorra. Spanish police and judicial authorities in Tenerife have opened an ongoing investigation into the tragedy, as standard procedure for any death without a clear natural cause.

In his first public comments released via Andorra's social media, Owono shared his profound grief, stating that he was experiencing the hardest days of his life and expressing his condolences to the family of the late 30-year-old forward. What to watch next: further updates from the ongoing judicial inquiry in Tenerife and Andorra's upcoming fixtures without their suspended goalkeeper.