Owono and De Miguel collided during a Spanish second division match between FC Andorra and Tenerife on November 2. Posted on November 14, 2026 November 14, 2026 FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono was suspended for 12 matches by the Spanish football federation’s disciplinary committee on Friday after his challenge on Jesús de Miguel resulted in the Tenerife striker’s death last week. Owono was sent off in the second division clash on November 2 after competing in midfield and collided with De Miguel while trying to clear an aerial ball. Recommended stories list of 3 itemsend of list After the collision, De Miguel, 30, was admitted to intensive care at the hospital and the Spanish striker died on November 3. Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel died after a collision on the field in a Spanish second division match [File: Handout/CD Tenerife via AFP]”The assessment of the conduct considered in this procedure must be based on the facts expressly recorded in the referee’s report, which establishes that the player was sent off for ‘violently hitting an opponent in the chest with his leg, using excessive force, while the ball was in play,'” the committee said in a statement. “The tragic outcome of the incident, which resulted in the death of Jesús de Miguel Alameda, is public knowledge.” “In view of the nature of the conduct described and the circumstances that accompanied it… the maximum sanction, a 12-match suspension, is justified.” Jesús de Miguel and Jesús Owono collided during a Spanish second division match between FC Andorra and Tenerife on November 2. De Miguel was taken to intensive care and died the next day. [Sergio Mendez/Diario de Avisos via AP]Spanish police sources told the AFP news agency last week that an investigation into what happened had been opened under judicial supervision. Equatorial Guinea goalkeeper Owono said he was enduring the “most difficult days of my life” after De Miguel’s death. “These are the most difficult days of my life. I find it difficult to find the words and it is very difficult for me to process everything that has happened,” Owono said in a statement released by his club Andorra last week. “I feel immense pain for the loss of Jesus. I think of him, his family and all the people who loved him. “I know there will be many issues to address and I will face whatever comes with the greatest respect. But right now, I honestly can’t think about anything other than Jesus and the pain we’re going through. Rest in peace, Jesus.” Owono, 25, withdrew from Equatorial Guinea’s squad for the African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Zimbabwe this month, following the death of De Miguel. FC Andorra coach Carles Manso said on Thursday that it would be Owono who would decide if and when he returns to football following the tragic incident, adding that the club would give the goalkeeper time and space to make that decision. On Saturday, Tenerife fans and players gathered. They gathered at the club’s stadium for a tribute and farewell to De Miguel. His funeral took place last Thursday and was attended by around 400 mourners, including Spanish coach Luis de la Fuente and Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez. Mourners carry the coffin of CD Tenerife player Jesús de Miguel [Andrea Comas/AP]
