Spanish federation bans goalkeeper Owono for twelve matches after fatal collision

Disciplinary committee issues maximum sanction

The disciplinary committee issued the suspension on Friday, ten days after de Miguel died. The panel stated Owono used excessive force while rushing outside his area near the end of the match on November 2. While De Miguel pursued the high ball in midfield, he hit his chest on Owono's leg. The referee report recorded that the player violently struck an opponent in the chest with his leg while the ball was in play. Police sources confirmed an investigation into involuntary manslaughter has opened under judicial supervision.

Match result stands without replay

The federation decided not to replay the game between the two sides after it was abandoned seven minutes into stoppage time. The teams were drawing 2-2 at the moment the incident occurred, and that result will now stand. A committee said this avoids resuming play from the precise moment of the tragic incident. This course of action respects the extraordinary circumstances surrounding the case involving the death of Jesús de Miguel Alameda.

Owono faces difficult days ahead

Owono issued a statement through his club offering condolences to de Miguel's family and expressing immense pain over the loss. He described enduring the hardest days of his life and struggling to find words to process what happened. Carles Manso, the head coach of FC Andorra, stated that Owono must determine his own readiness to return to action. The manager added that the club will give him space to feel completely free to decide whether or not to return.