Athletic Bilbao striker, Inaki Williams, has affirmed his contentment with his decision to represent Ghana, the homeland of his parents, rather than Spain.
The 28-year-old made the announcement on July 5, 2022, pledging his allegiance to the West African nation just ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Born in Spain, Williams received his maiden call-up for Ghana in September, featuring in friendlies against Brazil and Nicaragua. His debut came against Brazil, where he played the second half of the match, despite the 3–0 loss in Le Havre. His commitment to Ghana was further underscored when he earned selection for the 2022 World Cup squad in Qatar.
Reflecting on his choice, Williams stated, “I had to make a decision and I don’t regret being able to represent the country of my parents, my family. I think I’m in one of my best moments because of that decision I made to play with Ghana” he told CdelDeportista reflecting on his choice.
Williams featured in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations squad for Ghana, although the team faced early elimination in the group stage in Ivory Coast.
Since his debut, the 29-year-old has made 17 appearances for Ghana, scoring once and demonstrating his commitment to his ancestral homeland on the football pitch.
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