FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono has been handed a 12-match suspension by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) following the on-field collision that led to the death of CD Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel. The disciplinary committee imposed the maximum available punishment after reviewing the incident during a Spanish second-division match on November 2, 2026.

Owono, a 25-year-old goalkeeper who represents Equatorial Guinea internationally, was sent off during the closing stages of the match after colliding with De Miguel while attempting to clear an aerial ball. The Tenerife striker suffered a medical emergency and was taken to hospital, where he died on November 3, aged 30. The RFEF announced the suspension on Friday, November 13, stating that Owono had committed a serious disciplinary infringement involving excessive force during play.

Why has Jesús Owono received a 12-match suspension?

According to the referee's report, Owono was shown a red card in the 96th minute for striking an opponent in the chest with his raised leg while using excessive force.

The federation's disciplinary committee assessed the incident under Article 102 of its disciplinary code, which covers violent conduct against an opponent during play resulting in serious injury.

In its ruling, the committee said the nature of the challenge, the force involved and the tragic circumstances surrounding De Miguel's death justified imposing the maximum penalty of 12 matches. The suspension also carries additional financial penalties under Article 52 of the disciplinary code. The decision represents a sporting disciplinary sanction and should be distinguished from any separate criminal investigation into the incident.

What happened between Jesús Owono and Jesús de Miguel?

The collision occurred late in the Segunda División fixture between CD Tenerife and FC Andorra on November 2.

Owono had moved out of his penalty area towards midfield to challenge for an aerial ball when he collided with De Miguel. The Tenerife forward received immediate medical attention on the pitch before being taken to hospital. The match was abandoned during stoppage time after players and officials agreed that they were not in a position to continue. The score was 2-2 when play was stopped.

De Miguel died the following day, sending shockwaves through Spanish football. Clubs, players and supporters subsequently paid tribute to the forward.

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Will the Tenerife vs Andorra match be replayed?

The RFEF has decided that the original 2-2 result will stand. The federation said resuming the fixture from the moment of the incident would mean returning players to the circumstances surrounding the tragedy, making retaining the scoreline the more respectful option.

Will Owono return to football?

Owono has expressed profound grief over De Miguel's death, describing the period as the hardest days of his life. FC Andorra manager Carles Manso has said the goalkeeper has not yet decided whether or when he will return to playing.

Spanish police have also investigated the circumstances surrounding the death under possible involuntary manslaughter provisions. This is separate from the football disciplinary process, and the 12-match suspension does not establish criminal guilt.

The incident remains a deeply painful episode for both clubs, with the focus extending beyond football discipline to the loss of a professional player and the wellbeing of those involved.