Jesus Owono faces a twelve-match suspension following a collision on November 2 that resulted in the tragic death of Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel.
Federation Bans Goalkeeper for Striking Opponent with Excessive Force
The Spanish football federation’s disciplinary committee handed down a twelve-match ban to the 25-year-old goalkeeper, BBC Sport reported. “on the facts expressly recorded in the referee's report” the disciplinary committee said it had to base its decision, the committee based its ruling strictly on the referee's official report from the November fixture.
According to those records, the athlete received a red card for aggressively hitting a rival in the chest area with his leg and applying excessive force while the ball remained in play. De Miguel tragically passed away the following day at the age of 30.
The fixture itself was abandoned just seven minutes into stoppage time when the incident occurred, with both sides locked in a 2-2 draw. The federation decided the match will not be replayed. Officials said that letting the scoreline stand avoids having to resume play from the precise moment of the tragedy, deeming it the most respectful course of action.
FC Andorra Supports Owono During Difficult Personal Time
FC Andorra released a statement on November 4 on Owono’s behalf. The Equatorial Guinea international expressed that he was experiencing the most difficult days of his life and felt enormous pain regarding the death of De Miguel.
Manager Carles Manso addressed the media on Thursday regarding the player’s status. Owono is currently spending time with his family and is “completely free to make any decision” with regard to a potential return. Manso said that FC Andorra has to support the goalkeeper in every way and be close to him.
FC Andorra intends to grant him total latitude so he can determine independently if, and at what moment, he might decide to come back. As noted by FC Andorra manager Carles Manso, the player will make that choice whenever he deems appropriate and feels truly prepared for such a step.
| Metric / Detail | Recorded Fact |
|---|---|
| Match Date | 2 November |
| Suspension Length | 12 matches |
| Final Match Score | 2-2 (Standing) |
| Player Age | 25 (Owono) / 30 (De Miguel) |
Owono is currently spending time with his family while his professional future remains entirely undecided.
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