12.11.2026
FC Andorra and Equatorial Guinean goalkeeper Jesus Owono is unsure on when he will return to football after his collision with Tenerife’s Jesus de Miguel led to the death of the striker on November 4.
Speaking to journalists FC Andorra’s Carles Manso said on Thursday that Owono is still grieving about the incident.
“What we have to do is support him in every way and be close to him,” Manso said.
“We will give him space so that he feels completely free to make any decision, whether he wants to return, when, or if he does not want to return.”
Manso said Owono was spending time with his family, friends and partner and described the aftermath of last week’s tragedy as a “very complicated situation to manage”.
“When he feels it is appropriate and when he feels genuinely ready to take a decision like that (he will do so),” added Manso.
Owono has 47 caps for Equatorial Guinea. He was not called up for his country’s doubleheader with Zimbabwe during this international break.
Andorra travel to Almeria on Saturday for their first fixture since De Miguel’s death.
Over the weekend, the Tenerife players and thousands of fans paid an emotional final tribute to De Miguel at the club’s stadium.