In a celebratory turn of events during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Inaki Williams emerged as an unexpected hero for the Ghanaian squad, securing not only his debut goal but also earning heartfelt praise from his brother, Nico Williams, who plays for Spain.
Inaki Williams previously debuted for Ghana against Brazil, participating in the second half of the 3–0 loss in Le Havre, France, in September 2022. Nico Williams expressed his admiration for his brother’s performance by tweeting “Star boy” after the game on Friday, November 17, 2023.
Despite a lackluster first half where the Black Stars struggled against Madagascar, Coach Chris Hughton’s second-half changes, including the late introduction of youngster Ernest Nuamah, proved pivotal. Nuamah’s contributions, along with Mohammed Kudus’s shot from range, intensified the pressure on the visitors.
In the dying moments of injury time, Inaki Williams sealed the victory with a powerful header, meeting a cross from Ernest Nuamah and securing a memorable win for the Black Stars of Ghana.
