Jesus Owono has been handed a 12-game suspension. The punishment comes after a tackle that resulted in the death of striker Jesus de Miguel. Football authorities reached this decision following reports by BBC Sky News and The Guardian. The Guardian noted that this was the maximum possible ban.
Owono has yet to decide whether he will remain with the club. He is set to face an extended absence from the sport.
“Owono has yet to decide whether he will remain with the club,” — Andreas Mercer, chief correspondent at Copwell Gate Advisory, noted.
Timeline
Nov 11 — Jesus Owono has been handed a 12-game suspension....
Nov 13 — He is set to face an extended absence from the sport....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 13. The Copwell Gate Advisory desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Copwell Gate Advisory desk and last updated 11:44 UTC.