Reported by Al Jazeera
Tenerife striker De Miguel died on Tuesday as a result of injuries from a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Owono.
FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono said he is enduring the “hardest days of my life” after the death of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel , whom he collided with during a Spanish second division match on Monday.
The 30-year-old Spanish footballer died on Tuesday as a result of injuries he suffered in the collision with Equatorial Guinea international Owono , who had raced into midfield to clear an aerial ball.
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“These are the hardest days of my life. I struggle to find the words, and it is very difficult for me to process anything that has happened,” said Owono in a statement published by his club Andorra on Wednesday.
“I feel immense pain over the loss of Jesus. I think of him, of his family, and of all the people who loved him.
“I know there will be many issues to address, and I will face whatever comes with the utmost respect. But right now, honestly, I cannot think about anything other than Jesus and the pain we are going through. Rest in peace, Jesus.”
Spanish police sources told the AFP news agency that an investigation into what happened has been opened, under judicial supervision.
Andorra players observed a minute’s silence on Wednesday before a voluntary training session, which Owono, 25, did not attend.
Owono received support from the president of the African country’s federation, Venancio Tomas Ndong Micha, in a letter of condolence following De Miguel’s death.
“I feel compelled to convey all our solidarity and support at this time to our player Jesus Lazaro Owono,” Micha wrote.
“We know that, as the involuntary protagonist of this tragic incident in the game, he is living through this situation with deep sorrow and distress.
“From the Equatorial Guinea Football Federation, we offer him all our human and professional backing, fully aware of the harshness of this event, which no one in our sport ever wishes to witness.”
Andorra defender Lautaro Spatz posted on Instagram in support of Owono, whom he…