Spain Coach Luis Enrique Explains Nico Williams Selection, Relishes Final Against Ghana

• Spain coach Luis Enrique has handed Athletic Club forward Nico Williams his first international call-up
• The 20-year-old has been named for the UEFA Nations League squad for the games against Switzerland and Portugal
• Nico Williams has been on the radar of the Ghana Football Association since visiting the country during the summer holidays

Spain manager Luis Enrique has explained why he invited Nico Williams for the UEFA Nations League games against Switzerland and Portugal.

Nico Williams received his first Spain call-up on Friday despite interest from the Ghana Football Association.

In a press conference, Luis Enrique stated the qualities of the young forward will be a great asset for Spain.

"Nico is a very interesting player with wonderful speed to be able to overwhelm, he is doing very well," he said.

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“In a hypothetical final between Spain and Ghana, Iñaki Williams’ and Nico Williams’ parents would find difficulties in who they’d want to win.”

Nico Williams has been in fine form this season, scoring his a goal for Athletic Bilbao in five La Liga games.

"Nico is verticality, overflow, speed, talent... he is a player who has many records. I am happy that Luis Enrique has called Nico, that reinforces the work that is done in the inferiors," added U-21 coach Luis de la Fuente.

The 20-year-old's senior brother Inaki Williams has decided to play for Ghana after successfully switching nationalities.

Ghana set to lose Nico Williams after Spain invite

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that four times African champions, Ghana, are set to lose talented Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams to the Spanish national football team.

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The 20-year-old born to Ghanaian parents in Spain has earned his first call-up from the European nation.

And in a video posted on social media, Spain manager Luis Enrique, the winger has been included for the UEFA Nations League games against Switzerland and Portugal later this month.

Nico Williams reveals admiration for Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan

Rising star Nico Williams has revealed his utmost admiration for former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan.

The Spanish born-Ghanaian spent the summer holidays in the country as he reconnects with his African roots.

In an interview with Tv3, the highly-rated winger disclosed that he picks inspiration from the Ghanaian legend and wants to be prolific as Asamoah Gyan.