Jesus Owono expressed remorse over the tragic incident, calling it the hardest period of his life and saying he was struggling to find the words to process what had happened. (AFP pic)BARCELONA: FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono was suspended for 12 matches by the Spanish football federation's disciplinary committee on Friday after his challenge on Jesus de Miguel resulted in the death of the Tenerife striker last week.

Equatorial Guinea international Owono was sent off in the second division clash on Nov 2 after racing into midfield and colliding with De Miguel while trying to clear an aerial ball.

After the collision De Miguel, 30, was placed in intensive care in hospital and the Spanish forward died on Nov 3.