Black Stars sweat over Inaki Williams’ fitness ahead of AFCON qualifiers
By Lukman MUMIN, Accra
Spain-based Ghana striker Inaki Williams could miss Ghana’s upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers due to injury.
The Ghana international has been confirmed to have suffered a hamstring muscle problem which has ruled him out of Athletic Bilbao’s La Liga game against Real Valladolid.
Williams has become a doubt for the final two games in Group F of the qualifiers against Angola and Niger.
A statement on Bilbao’s website revealed the forward’s absence, but the Ghana Football Association has yet to issue an official communication on his injury.
“The forward will be unavailable for Sunday’s La Liga clash with Real Valladolid. Athletic Club forward Iñaki Williams will miss Sunday’s La Liga clash with Real Valladolid after straining his left hamstring muscles,” wrote the club.
The 30-year-old was also not included in the travelling squad for the game at Valladolid.
Williams starred in midweek for the Rojiblancos, scoring in the comeback victory over Ludogorets in the Europa League.
He was named in the Black Stars squad for the AFCON qualifiers by Ghana coach Otto Addo.
