Goalkeeper Jesús Owono speaks out after fatal collision with Jesús de Miguel

FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono has broken his silence following the fatal on-field collision that resulted in the death of CD Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel. In a statement released through his club on the social media platform X, the 25-year-old international described the incident as the hardest period of his life, welt.de reported.

An Unimaginable Loss in Stoppage Time

The collision occurred during stoppage time in a Spanish Segunda División match played at CD Tenerife. De Miguel sustained severe head injuries and suffered a cardiac arrest during the impact. The 30-year-old striker died on Tuesday morning at a hospital in the Canary Islands.

Grief and Condolences From the Pitch

Owono expressed deep grief and disbelief over the tragedy, stating that the loss of his opponent hurts him immeasurably. He conveyed his condolences to de Miguel’s partner, María, and their daughter, Carla, who was born in June 2025, alongside all family members and loved ones mourning the forward.

As the Equatoguinean national team goalkeeper noted in his statement, numerous questions remain open. Owono emphasized that he intends to face everything that comes his way with the utmost respect. For now, however, his focus rests entirely on de Miguel and the pain shared by all.

Authorities Open Legal Proceedings

Spanish authorities have initiated formal legal proceedings in response to the fatal collision. The homicide squad of the National Police took over the inquiry, which is under judicial oversight, according to the German Press Agency, which learned this from investigator sources. State broadcaster RTVE and other media had previously reported on the case citing Spanish authorities; the news agency AP reports that the investigation concerns possible negligent homicide.

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