FC Andorra Goalkeeper Banned After Fatal Match Collision With Forward
FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono and Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel during their collision on the field.
FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono has been suspended for 12 matches following a tragic on-field collision with Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel during a second-tier match. De Miguel passed away in the hospital the day after the incident, prompting an ongoing judicial investigation and widespread mourning within the football community. Owono received a red card during the match and subsequently withdrew from international duty while facing heavy emotional distress.
- WhenNovember 2 to November 14, 2026
- WhereSpanish second-tier match between FC Andorra and Tenerife
- Who was involvedGoalkeeper Jesus Owono and forward Jesus de Miguel
- CasualtiesJesus de Miguel died at age 30 following the collision
- CauseCollision during an aerial ball challenge while the ball was in play
- StatusOwono suspended for 12 matches; police investigation under judicial supervision
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7 photosWhat happened
During a Spanish second-tier football match between FC Andorra and Tenerife, a severe on-field collision occurred between FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono and Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel. The incident took place as Owono raced into midfield to clear an aerial ball while the ball was in play.
The referee's report stated that Owono was sent off for violently striking an opponent in the chest with his leg using excessive force. Following the impact, De Miguel was rushed to the hospital and placed in intensive care, but tragically passed away the following day.
Goalkeeper Jesus Owono in his team kit.
How it unfolded
The match and subsequent events unfolded rapidly in early November. After the collision on November 2, Jesus de Miguel was hospitalized in intensive care, where he died on November 3 at the age of 30.
Spanish police sources informed news agencies that an investigation into the incident was opened under judicial supervision. On Friday, the Spanish football federation’s disciplinary committee issued a 12-match suspension for Owono, citing the referee's report and the tragic outcome as justification for the maximum sanction.
Mourners carry the casket during the funeral for Jesus de Miguel.
The people involved
Jesus de Miguel was a 30-year-old forward playing for Tenerife. Jesus Owono, a 25-year-old goalkeeper from Equatorial Guinea playing for FC Andorra, was directly involved in the on-field challenge and received a red card.
Following the tragedy, Owono withdrew from Equatorial Guinea’s squad for Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Zimbabwe. FC Andorra coach Carles Manso stated that the club would provide Owono with time and space to decide if and when he returns to football.
Response and aftermath
In a statement published by his club, Jesus Owono expressed immense pain over the loss and stated that he was enduring the hardest days of his life while preparing to face whatever issues arise with respect. Tenerife fans and players gathered at their club's stadium for a memorial and farewell to honor De Miguel.
Around 400 mourners attended De Miguel’s funeral, which included notable figures such as Spain coach Luis de la Fuente and Real Madrid President Florentino Perez.
What we still don't know
Specific findings from the judicial-supervised police investigation into the exact circumstances of the collision have not yet been reported.
It has not yet been reported when or if Owono will return to professional football following his suspension and personal leave.