Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono has issued a heartfelt statement describing the “most difficult days of my life” following the tragic death of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel. The Equatorial Guinea international admitted to feeling “enormous pain” and struggled to find words to process the incident, which occurred during a La Liga 2 match between the two clubs on Monday. De Miguel, a 30-year-old forward, died in the hospital on Tuesday after suffering a cardiac arrest resulting from the collision.
Goalkeeper breaks silence on tragic Segunda collision that ended striker’s life
The fatal incident happened in stoppage time when Owono rushed out of his penalty area to clear a loose ball. The goalkeeper made forceful contact with De Miguel’s chest, causing the striker to collapse on the pitch. Medical staff attended to De Miguel immediately, but he was pronounced dead the following day. In the immediate aftermath of the collision, Owono was shown a red card for serious foul play, a standard protocol in such high-impact incidents, though no malicious intent was suggested by the context of the clearance.
This tragedy marks one of the most devastating moments in recent Spanish second-division football history, highlighting the inherent physical risks of elite competition. While legal and disciplinary reviews are likely to follow, the immediate focus remains on the profound grief experienced by both clubs and the families involved. Owono’s public acknowledgment of his distress underscores the human element behind the statistics, as the football community unites in mourning the loss of a promising professional athlete.
Source: The Independent Sport
