Athletic Club forward Iñaki Williams has retired from international duty with Ghana's Black Stars, CitiNewsroom.com reports. The announcement was made on Friday, 11 September 2026, ending the Spain-born player's time with the national team.
Williams leaves the Black Stars having scored two goals for Ghana, according to reports carried by BBC, ESPN and GhanaSoccernet. He played his club football in La Liga with Athletic Club in Bilbao.
His Ghana career was closely followed because of his background. He was born in Spain to Ghanaian parents and switched international allegiance to represent the West African nation. GhanaSoccernet reported that he departs with questions remaining over whether he ever truly fitted into the team, a line of discussion that followed much of his time in the squad.
The retirement closes one chapter of Ghana's attacking options as the national team continues its own transition. Williams' decision was covered by multiple outlets, with BBC, ESPN and couriernews.com all reporting the news alongside CitiNewsroom.com.
What to watch next: how Ghana's coaching staff reshapes the forward line in the absence of Williams, and whether the player or the Ghana Football Association issues a fuller statement on the decision.