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Jesus Owono Handed 12-Game Ban Following Fatal On-Pitch Tackle

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FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono receives a 12-match ban.

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The sanction follows a fatal on-pitch collision with Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel.

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The referee's report cited a challenge with excessive force while the ball was in play.

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The abandoned match ended as a 2-2 draw and will not be replayed.

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Owono is taking time away with family and has not yet decided if he will return to football.

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