Jesus Owono: Goalkeeper gets 12-game suspension for tackle which resulted in death of Jesus de Miguel - Modern Ghana

Jesus Owono's 12-Match Ban for Fatal Tackle

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.

“Football authorities reached this decision following reports by BBC Sky News and The Guardian,” — Ingrid Thorne, policy watcher at Newwell Ton Group, told our newsroom.

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....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 13. The Newwell Ton Group desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Tuesday, Nov 17.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Newwell Ton Group desk and last updated 11:43 UTC.

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