New Ghana Forward Inaki Williams Scores in Athletic Bilbao's Win, Suffers First Injury Since 2016

• Ghana striker Inaki Williams scored to power Athletic Club to victory over Cadiz in La Liga on Monday night
• The new Black Stars forward suffered an injury and had to be replaced in the second half of the game at the Estadio Neuvo Mirandilla
• Inaki Williams announced his decision to switch nationality and represent Ghana in July despite playing for Spain in the past

Inaki Williams netted his first goal of the season as Athletic Club thrashed Cadiz in La Liga on Monday night but had to be withdrawn after 54 minutes after suffering an injury.

The new Black Stars forward was replaced by Gorka Guruzeta after appearing to be in discomfort following the knock.

According to reports, it is his first injury since 2016, having played in every La Liga game for the club for the past six years.

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It is yet to be determined the extent of the player's injury as Ghanaian football fans wait anxiously for the news of their new striker's health with the World Cup approaching.

Meanwhile, Williams opened the scoring for Athletic Club in the 24th minute, having earlier missed a penalty.

His replacement, Guruzeta netted a brace to add to Alejandro Berenguer Remiro's strike.

Athletic Club remain unbeaten in the new season, after two wins and a draw.

Inaki Williams switches nationality to play for 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.

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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.

Inaki Williams promises to give his best to Ghana

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.