Owono and De Miguel were involved ‌in a collision during a Spanish second division match between ‌Andorra and Tenerife on Monday, after which ‌the striker was taken into intensive care. De Miguel died on Tuesday morning.

The 25-year-old Owono has ‌been the first-choice goalkeeper for ⁠Equatorial Guinea ‌since he was a teenager and competed with them ​at the last three Africa Cup of Nations finals.

He was in goal ​for the opening two qualifiers for the 2027 finals in September but will miss ⁠matches against Zimbabwe ​in Bata on November 12th and then a return in Harare on November 16th.

"These are the most difficult days of my life," Owono said ‌in a statement on Wednesday.

"I struggle to find the words, and I find it very hard to process what has happened. I know there will be many questions to address, and I will face whatever comes with the utmost respect.

"But right now, honestly, I cannot think about anything other than Jesus ‌and the pain we are experiencing. Rest ​in peace, Jesus."

Owono deactivated his Instagram account ‌on Tuesday after receiving abuse online, with some users commenting 'murderer' on his posts.

The Equatoguinean Football Federation expressed support for Owono in a statement on Tuesday, adding that the 25-year-old ⁠was experiencing profound ⁠sorrow and grief.