Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku, believes Athletic Bibao promising attacker Nico Williams will definitely play for Ghana in future, despite committing to Spain.
The Real Madrid target, was called up to the senior Spain squad for the first time ahead of this month’s UEFA Nations League games, where he played two games against Switzerland and Portugal.
The 20-year-old has been the Black Stars ‘ target following his senior brother Inaki Williams’ decision to play for Ghana earlier this year, but he chose Spain when the opportunity arose last month and could be included in the squad for the World Cup in Qatar.
Inaki played for Spain before joining Ghana, and the leader of the country’s football governing body, is hopeful that something similar will happen with Nico.
“He’s been summoned to Spain and I wish him the best, but he will return home (to Ghana)”, Okraku said in an interview with Marca.
“I know he is coming home. Iñaki also played for Spain. We’ll continue talking, he’s one of us.”
Nico until he makes more than three appearances for Spain, remains eligible to play for Ghana at the senior national team level – Black Stars.
