Inaki Williams Considers Black Stars Retirement After Four-Year International Spell

Ghana and Athletic Bilbao forward Inaki Williams is reportedly considering stepping away from international football with the Black Stars, with a decision expected to be announced soon.

The 32-year-old forward is weighing his future with the Ghana national team, according to a source close to the player.

Williams switched his international allegiance from Spain to Ghana in 2022, choosing to represent the country of his parents. He made his Black Stars debut in June of that year and has since earned 28 international appearances, scoring two goals.

His Ghana career has included appearances at three major tournaments. He was part of the squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, featured at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire, and was also included in Ghana’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Despite becoming an important member of the Black Stars setup, Williams has faced criticism over his limited goal return at international level. His two goals in 28 appearances have fallen well short of the expectations that followed his high-profile decision to switch allegiance from Spain to Ghana.

His possible retirement would bring an end to a four-year international journey that began with significant excitement among Ghanaian supporters.

Williams has enjoyed a much stronger goalscoring record at club level with Athletic Bilbao, but has struggled to reproduce the same consistency in a Ghana shirt.

Should he confirm his decision, Williams would become the latest notable Black Stars player to end his international career after featuring at major tournaments.

For now, Ghana awaits Williams’ final decision, with an official announcement expected to provide clarity on the future of one of the country’s most high-profile international forwards.

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