{"id":11048,"date":"2026-11-06T14:31:23","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T14:31:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/06\/goalkeeper-jesus-owono-considers-quitting-football-after-strikers-death-report\/"},"modified":"2026-11-06T14:31:23","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T14:31:23","slug":"goalkeeper-jesus-owono-considers-quitting-football-after-strikers-death-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/06\/goalkeeper-jesus-owono-considers-quitting-football-after-strikers-death-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Goalkeeper Jesus Owono considers quitting football after striker\u2019s death \u2013 report"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Equatorial Guinea goalkeeper Jesus Owono is reportedly considering retiring from football after his collision with Spanish striker Jesus de Miguel, who died following the incident.<\/p>\n

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Owono was playing for Andorra FC when he collided with De Miguel while attempting to clear the ball during a match on Monday, November 2, 2026.<\/p>\n

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The Tenerife forward was left on the pitch following the challenge and was taken to hospital, where he died the following morning from what was described as \u201caccidental chest trauma\u201d.<\/p>\n

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Owono was sent off for the challenge and has reportedly been struggling emotionally following the striker\u2019s death.<\/p>\n

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According to Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo, the goalkeeper is considering walking away from professional football following the tragedy.<\/p>\n

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Ana Maye, a close friend of Owono and general coordinator of the Equatorial Guinea men\u2019s national team, said the incident had deeply affected him despite efforts to offer support.<\/p>\n

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\u201cNo matter how much we tell him, he\u2019s deeply saddened.<\/p>\n

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\u201cHe\u2019s very affected, especially for Jes\u00fas Miguel\u2019s one-and-a-half-year-old son and for his widow. He doesn\u2019t know how to handle all of this.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Jesus Owono, who has been receiving psychological support from his team, also released a statement expressing his grief following De Miguel\u2019s death.<\/p>\n

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In a social media post, he wrote: \u201cThese are the most difficult days of my life. I struggle to find the words, and I find it very hard to process what has happened.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI feel enormous pain at the loss of Jesus. I think of him, his family, and all the people who loved him. I know there will be many questions to address, and I will face whatever comes with the utmost respect.<\/p>\n

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\u201cBut right now, honestly, I cannot think about anything other than Jesus and the \u2060pain we are experiencing. Rest in \u2060peace, Jesus.\u201d<\/p>\n

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De Miguel\u2019s funeral was held in his hometown of Navahermosa, in the province of Toledo, on Thursday, November 5.<\/p>\n

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Hundreds of mourners, including family members and prominent figures in Spanish football, attended the burial to pay their final respects.<\/p>\n

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Among those present were Real Madrid president Florentino Perez and Spain national team coach Luis de la Fuente.<\/p>\n

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Meanwhile, Maye disclosed that Owono\u2019s family had also been subjected to abuse following the incident, with some people reportedly targeting his relatives online and in person.<\/p>\n

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She said: \u201cThey\u2019re calling Jes\u00fas\u2019s brother a murderer. He\u2019s being heckled by his teammates, and even some parents are insulting him.\u201d<\/p>\n

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