As Ghana prepares to face Panama, the family story of forward Inaki Williams is drawing renewed attention.
Ghana and Panama will compete in their first match of Group L in the 2026 FIFA North America World Cup on June 18 at 8 a.m. KST. The group also includes England and Croatia.
Inaki is expected to lead Ghana's attack against Panama. He is a versatile forward capable of playing both centrally and on the wings. Known for his high work rate and ability to exploit space behind defenses, he is considered a key player to disrupt Panama's backline.
Inaki's story is particularly compelling because his brother, Nico Williams, is representing Spain in the same tournament.
Both players have Ghanaian parents but moved to Spain, where they grew up in the Basque region. They both established their professional careers at Athletic Bilbao.
Inaki initially played for the Spanish national team but later switched to represent Ghana, choosing to wear the colors of his parents' homeland. In contrast, Nico progressed through Spain's youth teams and secured a spot on the senior national team.
Nico has already played in the tournament, participating in Spain's opening match against Cape Verde on June 16, which ended in a 0-0 draw. He came on as a substitute in the second half, aiming to energize the attack but did not record any points.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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