Goalkeeper Jesus Owono has been handed a 12-match ban for his challenge that resulted in the death of Tenerife's Jesus de Miguel Credit: Gabriel BOUYS / AFP

FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono was suspended for 12 matches by the Spanish soccer federation’s disciplinary committee on Friday after his challenge on Jesus de Miguel resulted in the death of the Tenerife striker last week.

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