Inaki Williams’ sudden retirement disappointing – GFA boss Kurt Okraku
Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kurt Okraku says he was disappointed by Inaki Williams’ decision to retire from international football after the 2026 Fifa World Cup. Williams, captain of Spanish club Athletic Bilbao, announced his retirement from the Black Stars following Ghana’s campaign at the tournament in North America. Okraku said the GFA was initially […]
Ghana's Football Association president Kurt Okraku expressed disappointment over Inaki Williams' abrupt retirement from international football following the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Williams, the captain of Spanish club Athletic Bilbao, ended his national team career after Ghana's 2026 World Cup campaign in North America. Initially, Okraku, along with the entire Football Association, found the decision concerning.
However, after conversations with Williams and his family, the association came to understand the reasons behind his decision. Okraku revealed that Williams had been playing through significant pain and injuries, even at club level. Despite his relatively modest goal-scoring record for Ghana, Okraku urged critics to appreciate the player's significant contribution to the national team.
Williams switched his international allegiance to Ghana in July 2022, having previously represented Spain. He made his debut for the Black Stars in September 2022 and was included in the 2022 World Cup squad. Williams played in all three group-stage matches at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and started in every match during the 2026 World Cup, Ghana's first international tournament.
His World Cup tally stands at five goals across two editions, with his first goal coming in November 2023 against Madagascar.
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