Ghana coach Chris Hughton has highlighted the importance of under-fire striker Inaki Williams despite his goal drought in the national team.
The 28-year-old is yet to score for the Black Stars after six matches since making his debut on September 23, 2022 against Brazil.
Williams, who featured in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar without scoring, was given a starting position in the matchday three clash at Baba Yara Stadium against Angola but was substituted in the second half without a goal to his name.
At the pre-match conference, Hughton highlighted the importance of Inaki Williams for the Black Stars despite his goal drought.
“Inaki is a very good player playing in a good team in a good league. I think it’s not all about goals, he plays consistently for his team”
“He is a player that make a lot of runs, he stretches play and sometimes benefit other players. So I think with regards to his goal scoring it will come but sometimes it doesn’t come as quick as you want, what’s important for us is his contribution in a game for the team” he said.
Inaki is expected to lead the lines when Ghana face Angola in Luanda on Monday at 4pm.
Ghana sit top of Group E with seven points after three games, three points clear off second-place Angola while Central African Republic sit third with four points.
The Black Stars will secure qualification to the continental showpiece to be hosted by Ivory Coast if they beat Angola in Luanda.