New Black Stars Striker Iñaki Williams Makes Solemn Promise to Ghanaians After Nationality Change

• Iñaki Williams has vowed to work his socks off when he gets the opportunity to play for the Black Stars
• Williams, who had represented Spain once at the senior level, completed his switch of allegiance to Ghana on Wednesday
• The Athletic Bilbao livewire is among three other foreign-born Ghanaians to have confirmed their nationality switch

Spanish-born Ghanaian striker Iñaki Williams has made a promise to Ghanaians following his switch of allegiance to the West African nation.

The 28-year-old on Wednesday, July 6 declared his intentions of representing the four-time African champions at the senior national team level.

Williams' declaration of representing Ghana makes the Athletic Bilbao star man available for selection and is expected to bolster the attack of the Black Stars.

His change of nationality has sparked mixed reactions from football-loving fans in the country, however, Inaki is determined to erase any doubts lingering in their minds.

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“Ghana is here in my heart because I enjoy this country. I see my people, I see my parents. My parents are Ghanaians and I am a Ghanaian. I didn’t forget that my father moved from this country to Spain. I need to give Ghanaians something and that something is to play football and I need to make them smile when I play football,” he told TV3 as quoted by 3news.

He continued: “This moment is coming. I am going to work hard to raise the flag high. I am going to do everything for Black Stars and make all the people smile with me.”

“It [the team] represents all the people. All the kids have a dream to play for the Black Stars and when I have the opportunity, I will work hard for the children who will one day see me on TV and say ‘wow Inaki Williams is playing for Black Stars’,” Inaki ended.

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Iñaki Williams backtracks on 'I feel more Spanish' comment

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that former Spain international Iñaki Williams says he is hundred per cent 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 to 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.