Jesus Owono given 12-match ban for collision with Jesus de Miguel that led to striker's death

Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono has received a 12-match ban, the maximum suspension available, following the collision with Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel that resulted in de Miguel's death on November 3.

Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono has been handed a 12-match suspension by the Spanish Football Federation's disciplinary committee following a collision with Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel during a Segunda Division match on November 2. De Miguel died in hospital the following day after the incident.

Owono came out to challenge for a high ball when he collided with the 30-year-old striker. Referee Manuel Angel Perez Hernandez issued a straight red card, citing a "reckless challenge with his leg raised, using excessive force against an opponent whilst the ball was in play". The match was abandoned in the sixth minute of second-half stoppage time after de Miguel's condition did not improve.

The 12-match ban is the longest possible suspension under Spanish FA regulations. The disciplinary committee likely applied Article 102 of the code, which covers violent conduct during play resulting in serious harm or injury, carrying suspensions of four to 12 matches.

Spanish police have opened an investigation into de Miguel's death in coordination with judicial authorities, as required for any death without a clear natural cause. In his first public statement, Owono expressed his "immense grief" and said these have been "the hardest days of my life".