Ghana striker has stated that playing in the 2022 World Cup which is been held in Qatar is a dream for him. Inaki Williams is the player with the most consecutive appearances for his club Bilbao.
Inaki Williams has made over 350 first-team appearances for the club, including a La Liga record of over 230 consecutive games. He scored the winning goal of the 2020–21 Supercopa de Espana.
In an interview, the striker spoke about facing his brother who plays for Spain with Ghana, his ability to communicate in English, and playing in a big tournament like the World Cup.
On playing with Spain Inaki said he had to take another path.
"I have always worked to the fullest with Athletic to be [with the Spanish team], but I have had to take another path"
He admitted that he wasn't sure how Ghanaian supporters will receive him since he hasn't stayed in Ghana.
Inaki Williams revealed his grandfather was very happy to see him play at the World Cup.
“The World Cup was important, but it didn't have much influence. Even having already qualified, he was not clear. My grandfather told me that if he had that chance, he should take advantage of it. I knew it wasn't easy because it involved a lot of changes, but he has never asked me for anything, and that I should do it at the age of 90 and living there... That has been one of the biggest reasons, his enthusiasm to see me play a World Cup with Ghana,"
On his stay in Ghana, he said it was also an adventure and an opportunity to play football with his cousins.
Inaki compared life in Spain to Ghana and said he doesn't understand why people have basic things in Bilbao but they are not happy.
Something weird. Because basic things that you have in Bilbao, the majority there do not enjoy. You ask yourself why you have this life and others don't. These are questions for which I have not found the answer,"
On speaking English and facing his brother Nico who plays for Spain with the Black Stars Inaki said its football and they will experience it separately.
“At home they have always spoken to us in that language, so the adaptation has been easier. I understand it perfectly. What is a little difficult for me is speaking it, although the coach addresses us in English. This is serving me as a master's degree in English,"
But it's football, there's nothing out of the ordinary to what we do every day in Bilbao. They are going to talk about the Williams brothers,”
He also stated that he is happy to represent a lot of people that is the Basque culture and the Ghanaian culture.
“ Everything happens for a reason. I was born in Bilbao and I can play for Athletic. The culture in which I have grown up is Basque. My friends, at school... When I come home, my parents brought me up in the Ghanaian culture. I have the Basque culture and the blood and culture of Ghana. I have two nationalities and I am very happy to be able to represent a lot of people and make them happy,"
On support from the people in Bilbao he said they have a divided heart some support Ghana and others support Spain because of his brother Nico.