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Inaki Williams retires from Ghana duty

BBC Sport reports that Athletic Club forward Inaki Williams has ended his international career with Ghana after 28 caps.

Inaki Williams retires from Ghana duty
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BBC Sport reported on Friday that Athletic Club forward Inaki Williams has retired from international duty with Ghana. The 32-year-old announced the decision in a post on social media.

Williams made 28 appearances for the Black Stars and scored two goals after switching from Spain's youth and senior setup to Ghana. He featured at the 2022 and 2026 World Cups and at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

His announcement came a week after BBC Sport said Carlos Queiroz was set to return as Ghana coach ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

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    Inaki Williams: Athletic Club forward retires from Ghana duty

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BBC Sport published the report on 11 September 2026, attributing the decision to Williams' social-media statement. It is a single-publisher report, not an official Ghana Football Association announcement.

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