Equatorial Guinea Goalkeeper Jesus Owono Dropped From AFCON Squad Following Tragic On-Field Collision Death

Equatorial Guinea Goalkeeper Jesus Owono Dropped From AFCON Squad Following Tragic On-Field Collision Death

Equatorial Guinea goalkeeper <b>Jesus Owono</b> has been excluded from the upcoming AFCON qualifiers following the tragic death of footballer Jesus de Miguel. The incident occurred after a fatal collision between the two players during a match, which has left the sporting community in deep mourning. Owono has reportedly struggled to process the traumatic event and has faced significant online abuse, leading him to deactivate his social media accounts. Following the backlash and the emotional toll of the tragedy, team management decided to leave Owono out of the squad for the <b>AFCON qualifiers</b>. Officials have not provided a long-term timeline for his return, focusing instead on the player's mental well-being and the ongoing investigation into the <b>fatal collision</b>.

By News Desk • 11/5/2026
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