Equatorial Guinea drops Owono from Cup of Nations qualifiers

Equatorial Guinea's football federation announced Thursday that goalkeeper Jesus Owono has been omitted from the national team's roster for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches scheduled for November.

The exclusion of Owono follows the recent death of Jesus de Miguel, a forward who played for Spanish club Tenerife. While the federation did not provide detailed commentary on the decision, the timing suggests the squad adjustment may be related to the loss of the player.

The qualifiers represent a crucial stage in Equatorial Guinea's campaign to secure a berth at the continental tournament. The revised squad selection reflects the federation's assessment of personnel ahead of the crucial matches.

Details regarding Owono's replacement in goal and the full composition of the updated squad were not immediately disclosed by the federation.