Inaki Willaims: Black Stars Striker Reacts After Scoring Against Barcelona

• Inaki Williams reacted after scoring for Atheltic Bilbao in the Copa del Rey
• The Black Stars striker was on target again as his Spanish side defeated Barcelona 4-2
• Williams left Ghana's camp on Wednesday and played against Barcelona the same day

Athletic Bilbao forward, Inaki Williams, disclosed that he set a specific objective upon his arrival in Spain for the Copa del Rey clash against Barcelona on Wednesday night.

In a riveting quarterfinal match, the 29-year-old played a crucial role, contributing to two goals as Bilbao secured a 4-2 victory over Barcelona in extra time, ultimately eliminating them from the competition.

Despite a tight schedule with less than 48 hours between leaving Ghana's camp in Ivory Coast and the match, Williams managed to score a goal and provide an assist in the 4-2 triumph.

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After the game, he expressed his confidence in Bilbao's ability to overcome Barcelona and progress to the next stage of the cup, a belief that was validated by his significant contributions.

As reported by Ghanaweb, post-match celebrations saw the forward proclaiming, "I came back for a reason. Let's go!"

Inaki Williams, who had a relatively subdued performance in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with the Black Stars, successfully put aside those challenges with an impactful display in his first game back with his club.

He has now tallied nine goals for Athletic Bilbao in the ongoing campaign.

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As Sports Brief also reported, 29-year-old Williams returned to Spain on Wednesday morning in preparation for his team's Copa del Rey clash against FC Barcelona.

A member of Ghana's 27-man squad at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, he came back to Bilbao following his country's dismal elimination in the group stage on Monday.

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Williams played in all three Group B matches for the Black Stars, including the last game where Ghana squandered a two-goal lead to draw against Mozambique.

Inaki Williams reveals AFCON dreams

As Sports Brief previously reported, before the start of the ongoing biennial tournament in Ivory Coast, Williams revealed his AFCON 2023 aspirations.

The La Liga striker shared his dream of aiding the Black Stars in ending their 42-year title drought, while also aspiring to bring pride to his family back home.

However, Williams' hopes for success in the month-long continental competition were ultimately shattered as Ghana exited the tournament in the first round.