Summary
FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono received a 12-match suspension from the Spanish football federation after his challenge on Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel during a match led to De Miguel’s death. De Miguel died in hospital on November 3, one day after the collision. Spanish police opened an investigation under judicial supervision.Key Facts
- Owono was sent off during the November 2 second-division match between FC Andorra and Tenerife.
- The referee’s report said Owono struck De Miguel in the chest with his leg using excessive force while the ball was in play.
- The federation’s disciplinary committee imposed the maximum suspension of 12 matches.
- De Miguel, 30, was taken to intensive care after the collision and died on November 3.
- Spanish police opened an investigation into the incident under judicial supervision.
- Owono withdrew from Equatorial Guinea’s squad for its Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Zimbabwe.
- FC Andorra coach Carles Manso said Owono would decide when, or whether, to return to football.
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