By Francis Kobena Tandoh
Black Stars of Ghana and Athletic Club forward Inaki Williams has announced his retirement from international football at age 32, according a post on his social media pages Friday.
Inaki, who switched his international allegiance to play for Ghana in July 2022 after previously representing Spain said it was time to bring his career with the Black Stars to an end.
“I feel the time has come to bring my journey with the Ghana national team to an end. I leave happy, proud and with the peace of mind of knowing that I gave everything every time I wore this shirt,” wrote Inaki.
He added, “Ghana has given me much more than football. It has allowed me to come back home, feel even closer to my roots and experience the enormous pride of representing my country and wearing this flag on my chest. “Ghana will always be a part of me. I will continue supporting the Black Stars as one of you, wherever I am.”
Inaki earned his first Black Stars call-up in September 2022, being called up by former manager Otto Addo to the squad for pre-World Cup friendlies against Brazil and Nicaragua.
The forward made a total of 28 appearances for Ghana’s senior male football national team since his debut in 2022.
Inaki was also at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with the Black Stars as they failed to advance from the group stage.
During his time with the team, Inaki scored twice and played in two FIFA World Cup tournaments with the Black Stars in 2022 and 2026. Enditem
Source: Ghana Eye Report
