Mother of Spanish Born Striker Opposes Ghana Nationality Switch

• Inaki Williams' parents are divided over his nationality switch from European country Spain to African country Ghana
• The Athletic Bilbao attacker's father has held discussions with Ghana FA officials to play for the Black Stars at the World Cup
• But his mother is reported to oppose the decision as she prefers her son to play for the Spanish national team

The mother of Spanish-born Ghanaian forward, Inaki Williams, is opposed to his son's nationality switch from Spain to Ghana, it has emerged.

The Athletic Bilbao forward is a long-term target for the West African country who are interested in luring him to feature for the Black Stars at the upcoming World Cup.

His father has reportedly already held talks with Ghana Football Association officials over the possibility of switching his national allegiance to Ghana.

However, according to Kessben TV, Inaki Williams' mother, María Arthuer, opposes the decision. The report didn't further clarify the reasons behind María's decision but close sources suggest she is against the constant verbal abuse on Ghanaian players.

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Inaki Williams was born to Ghanaian parents in Bilbao. He holds dual citizenship and can play for Ghana and Spain.

The Black Stars qualified for the Mundial after they edged West African rivals Nigeria in a nail-biting World Cup play-off staged over two legs.

That has boosted the chances of the West African country to convince the Inaki Williams to join them for the ride in Qatar later this year.

The Ghana Football Association are also are hoping to secure the services of Arsenal forward Eddie Nketiah, Chelsea winger Hudson Odoi, and Brighton and Hove right back Tariq Lamptey.

Iñaki Williams Hints at Possible Switch of Allegiance to Ghana

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Spanish-born centre-forward Iñaki Williams has just whet the appetite of Ghanaian football lovers following his reaction to Ghana's draw in the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup.

The 27-year-old forward is one of many Ghanaians born in the diaspora being pursued by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to switch allegiance to the West African nation.

Following Ghana's qualification to its fourth World Cup, football enthusiasts have prayed on the GFA to go all out in the pursuit of Ghanaians with dual citizenship in order to beef up the Black Stars team.