Equatorial Guinea parliament backs goalkeeper after fatal clash
The Chamber of Deputies expressed solidarity with national player Jesús Lázaro Owono and mourned Spanish forward Jesús de Miguel.
The Chamber of Deputies of Equatorial Guinea expressed solidarity with national goalkeeper Jesús Lázaro Owono on Thursday, November 5. President Salomón Nguema Owono conveyed the institution's support following the incident that led to the death of Spanish forward Jesús de Miguel.
Nguema Owono stated that no one wants to witness such events on a football field, especially with devastating consequences. He extended condolences to the family of Jesús de Miguel and expressed the Chamber's sorrow over the loss. The accident occurred during a match between CD Tenerife and FC Andorra when Owono's challenge resulted in a collision with de Miguel.
Jesús de Miguel was taken to the hospital and later died in intensive care despite medical efforts. Equatorial Guinean football authorities may participate in tributes and funeral services for de Miguel as a gesture of respect.
Why it mattersThe parliament of Equatorial Guinea has officially backed a national player involved in a fatal on-field collision and sent condolences to the opposing player's family.