Williams Brothers Share Awesome Photos Revealing Readiness to Represent Different Countries at the World Cup

Williams Brothers Share Awesome Photos Revealing Readiness to Represent Different Countries at the World Cup

Lukman Mumuni
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:16 PM
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  • Inaki Williams and Nico Williams have been named in the World Cup squads for Ghana and Spain respectively
  • The brothers will become the second pair of Ghanaian siblings to represent different nations at the World Cup
  • Inaki Williams switched nationalities to represent Ghana in June and made his debut against Brazil in September

The Williams brothers have shared their excitement after making the Ghana and Spain team for the World Cup in Qatar respectively.

Inaki has been named in Ghana's final 26-man squad for the World Cup, while Nico made Luis Enrique's Spain team.

Ahead of the tournament beginning in six days' time, the brothers shared photos in their respective jerseys as part of their pre-World Cup routine.

Inalki Williams, Nico Williams, Ghana, Spain
Brothers Inaki and Nico Williams shared photos in their respective jerseys ahead of the World Cup in Qatar later this month. Credit: @Williaaams45
Source: Twitter
"For the old. Qatar, here we come," Inaki wrote on Twitter.

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For the senior Williams, this will be his first tournament with the Black Stars of Ghana since switching nationalities.

Meanwhile, Nico impressed ex-Barcelona boss Enrique after his performances in the Nations League against Switzerland and Portugal.

The duo will follow the footsteps of Kevin-Prince Boateng and Jerome Boateng, who played for Ghana and Germany respectively despite having a Ghanaian father. The brothers played against each other at the 2010 World Cup.

Williams brothers reunite after break

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Inaki and Nico reunited at Athletic Bilbao after the end of a historic international break for the family.

The eldest of the Williams brothers, Inaki made his Ghana debut after switching nationalities, while Nico played a role in Spain's UEFA Nations League games.

In a heartwarming video posted on social media, the duo were spotted together as they returned to club duties.

Otto Addo names Ghana squad

Ghana national team coach Otto Addo announced his squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Sports Brief also reported.

At a press conference in Accra, the 47-year-old named his team to represent the country in the Middle East, with several notable names making his squad.

Conspicuously missing are Joseph Paintsil of KRC Genk, Majeed Ashimeru of Anderlecht, and Felix Afena-Gyan of Cremonese.

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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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