Tragedy goalkeeper Owono slammed 12-match ban

FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono has been handed a 12-match ban after he dangerously tackled an opposing striker, who later died.

The Spanish second division match between Andorra and CD Tenerife ended in tragedy when FC Andorra goalkeeper Owono ran out of his own goal and at full speed collided with forward Jesus de Miguel.

de Miguel was left lying on the grass and suffered cardiac arrest. A day later he died in hospital, aged 30.

The Spanish Football Federation have now decided to suspend Owono for the tackle.

The goalkeeper is forced to sit out twelve matches.

It is the maximum punishment that the Spanish Football Federation’s disciplinary body can hand out based on the referee’s report. Owono’s tackle was described as having had “excessive force” and that it was a “violent action”.

Owono said he was devastated by the accident.

“I am currently going through the most difficult days of my life. I am having a hard time finding the words and it is very difficult for me to understand and take in what has happened,” he lamented.

“I feel immense pain after the loss of Jesús. My thoughts go out to him, his family and all the people who loved him.”

According to Marca, Owono has asked Andorra to arrange a meeting with Jesus de Miguel’s family.

The FC Andorra goalkeeper is also reported to have barely left his house and is receiving help from the club’s psychologist and doctor.

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