Jesús Owono slapped with 12-match ban over tackle that led to Jesús de Miguel’s death

Equatorial Guinea international goalkeeper Jesús Owono has been handed a 12-match suspension by the Spanish Football Federation’s Disciplinary Committee following the incident that led to the death of Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel.

The FC Andorra goalkeeper received the maximum punishment permitted under Article 102 of the Royal Spanish Football Federation’s disciplinary code for violent conduct against an opponent during play.

The incident occurred on November 2, 2026, during a Spanish second-division encounter between FC Andorra and Tenerife.

Owono was sent off after rushing out of his penalty area and colliding heavily with De Miguel while attempting to clear an aerial ball.

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The 30-year-old forward was subsequently taken to hospital and admitted to intensive care but died on November 3, a day after the collision.

In its ruling, the Disciplinary Committee cited the referee’s report, which described Owono’s challenge as involving a raised leg and excessive force.

The committee said the tragic outcome of the incident, together with the nature of the challenge, justified imposing the maximum 12-match suspension.

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