{
  "id": 6751993,
  "title": "Inaki Williams announces retirement from Ghana duty",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/inaki-williams-announces-retirement-from-ghana-duty",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T11:25:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/inaki-williams-announces-retirement-from-ghana-duty/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Athletic Bilbao captain Inaki Williams has announced his retirement from international football with the Ghana national team. The 32-year-old forward confirmed his decision on Friday, stating he felt it was the right time to conclude his career with Ghana. \"I feel the time has come to bring my journey with the Ghana national team to an end,\" Williams stated in a message on X. \"I leave happy, proud, and with the peace of mind knowing I gave everything every time I wore this shirt.\" Williams switched allegiance to Ghana in 2022, making his debut for the Black Stars in June of that year. He went on to play 28 times for Ghana, scoring twice. Williams was part of Ghana’s squads for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. He was also included in the squad for the 2026 World Cup, meaning he would have represented Ghana at that tournament. Before changing nationality, Williams had played one senior match for Spain. Reflecting on his time with Ghana, Williams said the experience had strengthened his connection to his heritage. \"Ghana has given me much more than football,\" he said. \"It has allowed me to return home, feel even closer to my roots, and experience the immense pride of representing my country and wearing this flag on my chest.\" Williams thanked Ghana supporters and those involved in his international career, adding that he would remain a supporter of the Black Stars. \"Ghana will always be a part of me,\" he said. \"I will continue supporting the Black Stars as one of you, wherever I am. Medaase. Always Ghana.\"",
  "summary": "Athletic Bilbao captain Inaki Williams has announced his retirement from international football with Ghana. The 32-year-old forward confirmed his decision on Friday, saying he felt the time had come to end his career with the Black Stars. “I feel the time has come to bring my journey with the Ghana national team to an end,” […]",
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  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Black Stars: Inaki Williams announces international retirement at 32",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/black-stars-inaki-williams-announces-international-retirement-at-32",
        "published": "2026-09-11T11:24:48.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}