New Ghana Forward Inaki Williams Reverses 'I Feel More Spanish' Statement, Claims He is Fully Ghanaian

New Ghana Forward Inaki Williams Reverses 'I Feel More Spanish' Statement, Claims He is Fully Ghanaian

Lukman Mumuni
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:06 PM
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  • Inaki Williams has reversed the statement that he feels more Spanish than Ghanaian after completing his international switch
  • The former Spain international will now represent Ghana at international level and could make his debut in September
  • Inaki Williams will be playing for the Black Stars of Ghana at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar later this year

Former Spain international Inaki Williams says he is hundred percent Ghanaian after completing his international switch.

The Athletic Club star had earlier said in an interview he feels more Spanish than Ghanaian after attempts to get him play for the Black Stars.

However, in an interview with Tv3, the 27-year-old reversed his earlier claims stating he feels more Ghanaian now.

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Inaki Williams says he feels more Ghanaian now after international switch. Credit: @3SportsGH @FootballEspana
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"I came here and I see all the people and I see all the things, when I am in Spain I don't see all of that. When I am here my skin is wow," he said.

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"For me seeing the people is very important and the people love me and take photos. They tell me come play for the Black Stars and I am very happy about that.
"I am 100% Ghanaian. My Ghanaian is in the heart and I enjoy this country. My parents are Ghanaian and I am fully Ghanaian."

Inaki Williams confirmed his international switch on Tuesday, June 5, 2022.

He is now available to play for the Black Stars in the next international window in September. He is likely to make his debut against Angola in the AFCON qualifiers.

The Bilbao-born forward could also make the Black Stars team for the World Cup in Qatar later this year.

Inaki Williams completes internationality switch

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.

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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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