Football NewsBBC SportUnverified source· 11 Sept 2026
Inaki Williams retires from Ghana duty
After 28 caps and two World Cups, Inaki Williams has called time on his Ghana career.
I. Williams
player
Age
32
Caps
28
Goals
2
Debut
September 2022
Club
Athletic Club
What happened. Inaki Williams announced his retirement from international duty with Ghana, ending a four-year spell with the Black Stars. He scored two goals in 28 caps and represented Ghana at the 2022 and 2026 World Cups and the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
- Williams made his Ghana debut in September 2022 after switching from Spain.
- He played at the 2022 and 2026 World Cups and the 2023 Afcon.
- His brother Nico represents Spain and has won the World Cup and Euros.
“I feel the time has come to bring my journey with the Ghana national team to an end.”
— Inaki Williams
Williams' retirement comes a week after Carlos Queiroz was confirmed to return as Ghana coach for the 2027 Afcon.
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