As Ghana prepares to face Panama, the family background of forward Inaki Williams is drawing renewed attention.
Ghana and Panama will meet on June 18 at 8 a.m. KST for their opening match in Group L of the 2026 FIFA North America World Cup, which also includes England and Croatia.
Ghana is expected to rely on Inaki to target the Panama goal. He is a versatile attacking player capable of playing both as a forward and on the wing. With his high work rate and ability to exploit space behind defenses, he is considered a key player to disrupt Panama's defense.
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 northern 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 honor his parents' heritage. In contrast, Nico progressed through Spain's youth national teams and has now secured a spot on the senior squad.
Nico has already played in the tournament, having participated 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, attempting to energize the attack but did not record any points.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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