Andorra Goalkeeper Owono Faces Investigation After Deadly Match Collision
Jesus de Miguel, a Tenerife forward, died following a collision with Andorra's goalkeeper during a Spanish second-division match.
In a tragic turn of events, Jesus de Miguel, a 30-year-old Tenerife forward, lost his life due to an injury sustained in a collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during a Spanish second-division match 12. The incident occurred in the final moments of the game, with the match score standing at 2-2, just seven minutes into stoppage time 1.
Owono, running towards the center circle to clear a long ball, collided with de Miguel, whose knee struck the Tenerife player's head 1. This unfortunate collision resulted in de Miguel being taken to the hospital by ambulance, where he later suffered a cardiac arrest and passed away 13. The local police in Spain have initiated a routine investigation for possible involuntary manslaughter, marking the beginning of legal proceedings surrounding the incident 13.
The match was abandoned shortly after the collision, with Owono receiving a straight red card for his challenge 13. Tenerife fans, deeply affected by the loss of one of their own, chanted 'assassin' at Owono as he left the field 3. In response to the public outcry, Owono deactivated his Instagram account, seeking solace from the intense scrutiny and criticism 1.
De Miguel's passing has touched many hearts, leading to a minute's silence observed at all European games that week in honor of the fallen player 1. His funeral took place in Navahermosa, Toledo, where he was laid to rest alongside his family and friends 12. Tenerife declared six official days of mourning and suspended all club activities in respect for de Miguel 1.
Owono, born in Bata, Equatorial Guinea, but raised in Spain's Basque Country, has faced support from some quarters. Lautaro Spatz, a member of FC Andorra, expressed deep concern for Owono's emotional state following the incident 2. Additionally, Mina Bonino, wife of Fede Valverde, defended Owono against public criticism, highlighting the goalkeeper's character and intentions 2.
Owono, who made his first-team debut for Alaves in January 2022, became the first international born in Equatorial Guinea to appear in La Liga 3. With 47 international appearances for Equatorial Guinea, Owono's career has seen significant milestones, yet this recent event casts a shadow over his achievements 13.
What we know
- - Jesus de Miguel, a 30-year-old Tenerife forward, died following a collision with Andorra's goalkeeper, Jesus Owono, during a Spanish second-division match 12.
- - The match score was 2-2, seven minutes into stoppage time when the collision occurred 1.
- - Owono received a straight red card for his challenge and the match was abandoned 13.
- - De Miguel was taken to the hospital by ambulance and later died in Santa Cruz after suffering a cardiac arrest 13.
- - Local police initiated a routine investigation for possible involuntary manslaughter 13.
- - Tenerife declared six official days of mourning and suspended all club activities 1.
- - Owono deactivated his Instagram account after the incident 1.
- - Lautaro Spatz and Mina Bonino expressed support for Owono 2.
Trust Score report
Likely accurate — probability of truth 72%, weighted across 30 claims from 3 independent outlets.
- confirmed Jesus de Miguel was a Tenerife forward who died due to an injury sustained in a collision with Owono during a match. (87%)
- confirmed De Miguel was 30 years old at the time of his death. (87%)
- confirmed Police in Spain initiated a routine investigation for possible involuntary manslaughter. (87%)
- confirmed De Miguel's funeral will take place in Navahermosa, Toledo. (87%)
- likely Jesus Owono is the Andorra goalkeeper. (73%)
- likely The incident occurred during a Spanish second-division match between Tenerife and Andorra. (73%)
- likely The match score was 2-2, seven minutes into stoppage time when the collision happened. (73%)
- likely Owono ran towards the center circle to clear a long ball when his knee collided with De Miguel. (73%)
- likely De Miguel was taken to the hospital by ambulance after the collision. (73%)
- likely Owono was sent off and the match was abandoned. (73%)
- likely A minute's silence was observed at all European games that week in honor of De Miguel. (73%)
- likely Owono deactivated his Instagram account after the incident. (73%)
- likely Owono has made 47 international appearances for Equatorial Guinea. (73%)
- likely Tenerife declared six official days of mourning and suspended all club activities. (73%)
- likely Lautaro Spatz, a member of FC Andorra, expressed deep concern for Owono's emotional state following the incident. (71%)
- likely Mina Bonino, wife of Fede Valverde, defended Owono against public criticism. (71%)
- likely CD Tenerife's majority shareholder, Rayco García, announced the team's plan to attend De Miguel's funeral in Navahermosa, Toledo. (71%)
- likely De Miguel's wife and their 16-month-old baby were present at the stadium during the match. (71%)
- likely Owono's challenge led to the death of Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel. (71%)
- likely De Miguel died in hospital in Santa Cruz after suffering a cardiac arrest following the challenge. (71%)
- likely Owono received a straight red card for his challenge. (71%)
- likely Local police have started an investigation into the incident. (71%)
- likely Owono was born in Bata, Equatorial Guinea, but grew up in Spain's Basque Country. (71%)
- likely Owono made his first-team debut for Alaves in January 2022. (71%)
- likely He became the first international born in Equatorial Guinea to appear in La Liga. (71%)
- likely Owono did not look back at De Miguel after the collision and continued walking towards the touchline. (71%)
- likely Tenerife fans chanted 'assassin' at Owono after the incident. (71%)
- likely Social media users have called for a life ban and criminal charges against Owono. (71%)
- unverified Owono is a 25-year-old goalkeeper from Equatorial Guinea. (47%)
- unverified Owono has represented Equatorial Guinea 46 times. (47%)
Sources
- BBC Sport — Keeper Owono 'would never intentionally hurt anyone'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c6zxjz40l280o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss - ESPN Soccer — Jesús de Miguel death: Goalkeeper involved in incident 'deeply affected' by his death
https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/50377166/goalkeeper-involved-incident-deeply-affected-death - Al Jazeera — Who is goalkeeper Jesus Owono and will he be punished after Miguel’s death?
https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/11/3/who-is-goalkeeper-jesus-owono-and-will-he-be-punished-after-miguels-death?traffic_source=rss