Footage of New Black Stars Forward Inaki Williams Speaking Popular Ghanaian Language Twi Emerges

Footage of New Black Stars Forward Inaki Williams Speaking Popular Ghanaian Language Twi Emerges

Lukman Mumuni
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:06 PM
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  • New Black Stars forward Inaki Williams has been spotted speaking Twi after declaring himself available to represent Ghana
  • The Spanish-born forward has completed his nationality switch and will play for Ghana at the World Cup in Qatar
  • Inaki Williams is expected to make his Ghana debut in September when the Black Stars play Angola in the AFCON qualifiers

Inaki Williams has been learning popular Ghanaian language Twi as he makes his transition from Spain to the Black Stars.

The Spanish-born forward confirmed his readiness to represent Ghana at the international level following the completion of his nationality switch.

In a video spotted on social media, the Athletic Club star is seen speaking the language as he explains a few words to a TV presenter in Spain.

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Inaki Williams has been spotted speaking Ghanaian language Twi after completing nationality switch. Credit: @Marca @Athletic_en
Source: Twitter

Williams is believed to be good at speaking Twi and this is expected to help his smooth transition from the Spanish national team to the Black Stars of Ghana.

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Having completed his Ghana switch, the powerful forward is expected to make his Black Stars debut in September against Angola in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

The Athletic Bilbao star will also be a member of the Black Stars team at the World Cup in Qatar later this year.

Inaki Williams completes nationality switch to represent Ghana

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Spanish-born forward of Ghanaian parentage Iñaki Williams has confirmed his switch of allegiance, declaring his readiness to represent the West African nation at the international level.

The 27-year-old forward paid a visit to Ghana during the post-season holidays last month and took the opportunity to hold talks with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) about a possible switch of nationality.

Initial reports suggested that Williams, who visited Ghana with his younger sibling Nico Williams, had turned down the opportunity to represent the four-time African champions.

Ghanaian football fans delighted by Inaki Williams international switch

Fans of Ghana football have greeted the confirmation of Spanish-born forward Inaki Williams as new Black Stars forward with great excitement.

The Athletic Club forward announced his nationality switch on Tuesday in a lovely video posted on social media.

Inaki Williams will represent Ghana at the 2022 World Cup and he is expected to make his debut in the AFCON qualifiers against Angola in September.

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Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.
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