Image@ Iñaki Williams
Ghana forward Iñaki Williams has ended his international career with the Black Stars after a four-year spell with the national side.
The 32-year-old confirmed his decision in a post on X, saying he was proud of his contribution to Ghana at major international competitions.
“I feel the time has come to bring my journey with the Ghana national team to an end,” Williams said.
Born in Bilbao, Spain, to Ghanaian parents, the Athletic Club striker changed his international allegiance in 2022 after previously playing for Spain at senior level.
He made his debut for Ghana on September 23, 2022, during a friendly against Brazil and subsequently featured at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Williams was also part of the squad at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2026 World Cup.
He started the Black Stars’ Round of 32 encounter with Colombia, which ended in a 1-0 loss and eliminated Ghana from the competition.
One of his notable moments came during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers when he scored a dramatic 95th-minute header to secure victory over Madagascar in Ghana’s opening fixture.
Across his international career, Williams made 28 appearances and found the net twice.
In his farewell statement, the striker said his time with the Black Stars had strengthened his connection to his Ghanaian heritage and offered experiences beyond football.
He expressed gratitude to supporters and said he would remain behind the national team despite no longer being part of the squad.
“Ghana will always be a part of me. I will continue supporting the Black Stars as one of you, wherever I am,” he wrote.
His departure comes as Ghana enters a new era under Carlos Queiroz, who returned as head coach after the 2026 World Cup.
Queiroz is expected to oversee the team’s upcoming assignments, including preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series.
By: Magdalene Agyeiwaa Sarpong