# Owono handed 12-match ban after challenge led to striker’s death

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/jesus-owono-given-12-match-ban-for-tackle-that-resulted-in-jesus-de-miguels-death/
- Published: 2026-11-13T22:04:08+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-13T22:32:23+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/nov/13/jesus-owono-given-12-match-ban-for-tackle-that-resulted-in-jesus-de-miguels-death
- Topics: Europe, Football, Sport, World

## Key points

- Owono received the maximum 12-match ban.
- De Miguel died after the 2 November collision.
- Police are investigating under judicial supervision.

## Summary

FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono has been banned for 12 matches after his challenge during a match led to the death of Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel. The Spanish football federation said the maximum suspension was justified by the referee’s account of a forceful strike to De Miguel’s chest.

The incident took place on 2 November, when Owono ran into midfield to clear an aerial ball and was sent off after the collision. De Miguel, 30, was treated in intensive care and died the following day; police have opened an investigation under judicial supervision. Owono said he was in immense pain over De Miguel’s death, while the clubs and supporters have held tributes.

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