Andorra Goalkeeper Jesús Owono Suspended for 12 Matches Following Fatal Collision with Striker De Miguel

The Disciplinary Committee of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) announced on Friday a 12-match suspension for FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono, following a violent collision that resulted in the death of CD Tenerife striker Jesús De Miguel the day after their Spanish Segunda División clash.

Maximum Disciplinary Sanction

The disciplinary committee enforced the maximum penalty outlined in the RFEF's disciplinary code for incidents involving violent and dangerous challenges against opponents during play. The tragic incident dates back to November 2, when De Miguel jumped to challenge a ball coming from behind him, colliding mid-air with significant force against goalkeeper Jesús Owono.

Immediately following the collision, players on the pitch rushed to call for urgent medical assistance, and De Miguel was rushed on an emergency basis to Tenerife Hospital, where he was admitted to intensive care in a condition initially described as "stable but critical." Despite doctors' efforts over many hours, the player did not survive after suffering cardiac and respiratory arrest, according to local press reports, alongside a rapid and severe deterioration in his neurological condition, officially passing away on November 3.

Psychological Shock and an Open Judicial Investigation

For his part, the 25-year-old Equatorial Guinea international goalkeeper Jesús Owono is experiencing profound psychological distress, stating that he is going through the "hardest days of his life" following the announcement of the player's death, and expressing his wish to meet the deceased's family in person. FC Andorra manager Carles Manso confirmed during a press conference that the goalkeeper had no intention of harming his opponent, noting that the club has granted him full freedom and time to determine when he feels ready to return to the pitch.

In a related development, a security source confirmed to Agence France-Presse (AFP) that an official investigation has been opened under judicial supervision to establish the full circumstances of the incident, without specifying whether it directly targets the goalkeeper at this stage. Meanwhile, solidarity initiatives with the late player's family have garnered widespread support, with an online fundraising campaign organized to support his family surpassing €210,000.