FC Andorra’s Jesus Owono handed maximum ban by Spanish federation following De Miguel’s death
Owono was involved in a fatal collision with Jesus de Miguel.
The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has handed a 12-match suspension to FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono following the on-field collision that led to the death of Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel.
The Spanish federation’s disciplinary committee handed the maximum possible punishment to Owono under Article 102 of the RFEF Disciplinary Code, ruling that the Equatorial Guinea goalkeeper had committed a serious offence by using excessive force during the collision.
“The assessment of the conduct under consideration in these proceedings must be based on the facts expressly recorded in the referee’s report, which states that the player was sent off for ‘violently striking an opponent in the chest with his leg, using excessive force, while the ball was in play’,” the RFEF disciplinary committee said in a statement.
“The tragic outcome of the incident, resulting in the death of Jesus de Miguel Alameda, is public knowledge. In view of the nature of the conduct described and the accompanying circumstances … the maximum sanction, 12 matches of suspension, is justified.”
The incident in question happened during a Segunda Division clash between FC Andorra and Tenerife on November 2. Owono rushed out towards the centre circle to clear a high ball and collided with De Miguel. The Tenerife forward collapsed on the pitch and was taken to hospital, where he died on November 3.
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The tragic incident has affected Jesus Owono’s immediate future in football. He withdrew from the Equatorial Guinea squad for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 qualifiers against Zimbabwe in November.
Owono, who is also being investigated by Spanish police over the circumstances that led to De Miguel’s death, recently released a statement.
“These are the hardest days of my life. I struggle to find the words, and it is very difficult for me to process anything that has happened,” the statement read.
“I feel immense pain over the loss of Jesus. I think of him, of his family, and of all the people who loved him.
“I know there will be many issues to address, and I will face whatever comes with the utmost respect. But right now, honestly, I cannot think about anything other than Jesus and the pain we are going through. Rest in peace, Jesus.”
FC Andorra head coach Carles Manso revealed that Jesus Owono has yet to decide whether he will return to professional football.
“What we have to do is support him in every way and be close to him,” Manso said.
“We will give him space so that he feels completely free to make any decision, whether he wants to return, when, or if he does not want to return. When he feels it is appropriate and when he feels genuinely ready to take a decision like that.”
How many matches is Jesus Owono suspended for?
The FC Andorra goalkeeper has been handed a 12-match suspension, the maximum punishment under Article 102 of the RFEF Disciplinary Code.
Why was Jesus Owono handed a 12-match ban?
Jesus Owono received a 12-match suspension from the RFEF following his fatal on-field collision with Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel.
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