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Inaki Williams

Inaki Williams — Ghana footballer selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup squad, started against England and Colombia in the tournament.

2026-05-022026-07-30

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Elisha Owusu and Abdul Fatawu replaced Kwasi Sibo and Inaki Williams midway through the second half before Ernest Nuamah and Prince Adu were introduced in another attacking reshuffle.

    Ghana’s World Cup dream ends as Arias fires Colombia into last 16
  3. Joy Online

    Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Jerome Opoku, Inaki Williams, and Caleb Yirenkyi are back in Ghana’s starting line-up as Carlos Queiroz makes four changes for tonight’s FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash against Colombia at Kansas City Stadium.

    Ati-Zigi, Inaki, Opoku return as Queiroz makes four changes for Colombia clash
  4. June 2026
  5. The Ghanaian Times

    The likes of strikers Prince Adu Kwabena, Inaki Williams, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Ernest Nuamah, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Jordan Ayew, and Brandon Thomas-Asante—all of whom have seen action—have failed to score.

    Black Stars set for Croatia test tomorrow
  6. The Ghanaian Times

    Now we recover and focus on Croatia.” Queiroz made four changes from the 1-0 win over Panama, handing starts to Thomas Partey, Inaki Williams, Benjamin Asare and Kwasi Sibo in a 4-3-3 formation.

    2026 FIFA World Cup: We have won nothing yet, target is 1/16th round… Queiroz tells fans after England stalemate
  7. The Ghanaian Times

    In midfield, Antoine Semenyo, Kwesi Sibo, Caleb Yirenkyi and Inaki Williams also put up an outstanding display in midfield.

    The God of Daniel spoke for Black Stars against Three Lions
  8. Joy Online

    Asare was one of four changes to the Ghana lineup, with Thomas Partey returning from his visa-enforced absence, alongside Kwasi Sibo, Inaki Williams, and the Hearts of Oak goalkeeper.

    Queiroz fumes at VAR after Ghana draw with England, claims officials missed penalty and red card
  9. Joy Online

    Thomas Partey returns to the Black Stars starting XI as Carlos Queiroz named Inaki Williams, Benjamin Asare and Kwasi Sibo among four changes for Tuesday’s World Cup Group L clash with England at Gillette Stadium.

    Partey, Inaki Williams start as Queiroz makes four changes for England clash
  10. Joy Online

    Probable starting XI 4-2-3-1 Benjamin AsareAlidu Seidu, Alexander Djiku, Kojo Oppong Peprah, Baba Abdul RahmanThomas Partey, Caleb YirenkyiInaki Williams, Augustine Boakye, Antoine SemenyoJordan Ayew.

    Ghana World Cup 2026 team guide
  11. The Ghanaian Times

    Elisha Owusu, Jordan Ayew, Gideon Mensah, Kamaldeen Sulemana and Jerome Opoku later made way for Caleb Yirenkyi, Abdul Mumin, Inaki Williams, Christopher Bonsu Baah and Baba Rahman as Ghana continued to threaten on the break.

    Late Koumas header denies Ghana win over Wales
  12. Joy Online

    Brandon Thomas-Asante – 4.5 Christopher Bonsu Baah – 4.5 Alidu Seidu – N/A Inaki Williams – N/A Baba Rahman – N/AHe will face criticism for the equaliser after failing to cut out the cross that led to the goal shortly after coming on in the 85th minute.

    Senaya, Ati Zigi stand out as Black Stars players rated against Wales

Saturday 4 July

  1. Ghana loses 1–0 to Colombia in World Cup Round of 32

    Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended with a 1–0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32, with Jhon Arias scoring in the 14th minute to send the South Americans through to the last 16.

    4 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana makes four changes for World Cup knockout against Colombia

    Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has recalled Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Jerome Opoku, Inaki Williams, and Caleb Yirenkyi to the starting line-up for a FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match against Colombia at Kansas City Stadium. The winner advances to face Switzerland in the Round of 16.

    4 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 26 June

  1. Black Stars face Croatia in World Cup Group L decider

    Ghana will play Croatia in the final Group L fixture of the FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium tomorrow at 9pm local time. Ghana needs at least a point to advance to the round of 32, while Croatia must win to guarantee progression.

    26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 25 June

  1. Ghana holds England 0-0 at 2026 World Cup group stage

    Ghana drew 0-0 with England in their second Group L match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico, leaving the Black Stars second in the group with four points. Coach Carlos Queiroz told fans the team's target remains reaching the knockout stage, with matches against Croatia and Panama still to play.

    25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Ghana faces England in 2026 World Cup group stage

    The Ghanaian Times compares Ghana's group-stage encounter with England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup to the biblical story of Daniel in the Lions' Den, drawing a parallel between Daniel's faith and the Black Stars' challenge against a stronger opponent after Ghana opened with victories against Croatia and Panama.

    25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Queiroz claims VAR missed penalty and red card in England draw

    Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz criticised VAR officials after his team's goalless draw with England, claiming they missed a clear penalty and red card when substitute Prince Adu was brought down by goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in the second half.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Queiroz names Partey and Williams for England World Cup match

    Coach Carlos Queiroz recalled Thomas Partey to midfield and handed Inaki Williams his first tournament start in Ghana's 4-3-3 formation for Tuesday's World Cup Group L clash against England at Gillette Stadium. Queiroz made four changes overall while retaining the same defensive line from Ghana's opening 1-0 win over Panama.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 12 June

  1. Black Stars arrive in Providence for final World Cup preparations

    Ghana's national football team has arrived in Providence, Rhode Island, for the final phase of preparation ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, with Head Coach Carlos Queiroz's squad set to resume training on Friday before their opening Group L match against Panama on June 17 in Toronto.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Black Stars arrive in Providence for 2026 World Cup preparations

    Ghana's national football team arrived in Providence, Rhode Island, to continue final preparations for their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, with Head Coach Carlos Queiroz's squad set to face Panama, England, and Croatia in Group L.

    12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 11 June

  1. Ghana's set-piece strategy primes World Cup 2026 campaign

    Ghana scored 23 goals in 10 World Cup qualifiers, seven from set-pieces, under the guidance of Belgian set-piece coach Gregory De Grauwe. The team has refined its attacking set-pieces by targeting the back post where centre-backs Alexander Djiku and Mohammed Salisu are stationed, while also improving defensive organisation at set-pieces.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 4 June

  1. Ghana draw 1-1 with Wales after late Koumas equaliser

    Ghana were held to a 1-1 draw by Wales at Cardiff City Stadium after conceding a late equaliser. Caleb Yirenkyi gave Ghana the lead in the 66th minute, but Wales struck back in the closing stages to deny the Black Stars victory.

    4 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Ghana draw 1-1 with Wales in World Cup warm-up match

    Ghana drew 1-1 with Wales in a 2026 World Cup preparatory match at Cardiff Stadium, with Lewis Koumas scoring an equaliser late in the game. Several Ghana players, including Lawrence Ati Zigi and Marvin Senaya, earned positive ratings for their performances.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Queiroz announces Ghana's 26-man squad for 2026 World Cup

    Coach Carlos Queiroz has named Ghana's final 26-player squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, omitting goalkeepers Paul Reverson and Solomon Agbasi from the initial 28-man squad and replacing injured vice-captain Alexander Djiku with Derrick Luckassen.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 1 June

  1. Carlos Queiroz to be judged by results, not personal qualities

    Ghana's newly appointed Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz says he should be judged by his results rather than personal qualities, ahead of the team's first match against Wales in a World Cup warm-up friendly.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Carlos Queiroz targets great football in Wales friendly debut

    Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz outlined objectives for the Black Stars ahead of Tuesday's international friendly against Wales, his first game since appointment in April. Queiroz emphasized a message of hope and confidence, stating "We want to play great football. We want to win. We want to bring pride and happiness to the fans."

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Black Stars train with Partey, Williams ahead of Wales friendly

    Ghana's Black Stars completed a training session at Dragon Park on Saturday with 24 players, boosted by the arrival of Thomas Partey and Inaki Williams, ahead of a friendly against Wales on Tuesday in Cardiff as part of their 2026 World Cup preparations.

    1 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  4. Partey, Williams join Black Stars squad for Wales friendly

    Thomas Partey and Inaki Williams have joined the Black Stars squad in Cardiff, bringing the squad to 24 players ahead of tomorrow's friendly against Wales and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The squad will face Wales at Cardiff City Stadium in a match that will be Carlos Queiroz's first real test since taking charge of the team.

    1 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Sunday 31 May

  1. Black Stars players to receive $100,000 appearance fee

    Ghana's Sports Minister Kofi Adams confirmed that Black Stars players will receive $100,000 in appearance fees for the 2026 World Cup, a rate unchanged since 2010. The 28-player pre-tournament camp in Wales will be reduced to 26 ahead of Ghana's first friendly against Wales.

    31 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Black Stars train with 24 players ahead of Wales friendly

    Ghana's senior national team held a training session with 24 players at Dragon Park on Saturday, stepping up World Cup preparations ahead of a Tuesday friendly against Wales. Thomas Partey and Inaki Williams arrived and joined the session, with Ghana drawn against Panama, England, and Croatia in Group L for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

    31 May 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Partey and Williams join Black Stars for Wales friendly

    Thomas Partey and Inaki Williams have joined Ghana's Black Stars squad as the team prepares for Tuesday's international friendly against Wales. With 24 players in camp, Head Coach Carlos Queiroz is assessing the squad through tactical training ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.

    31 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Ghana forward Königsdörffer joins Mainz from Hamburg

    Ghana forward Ransford Königsdörffer, 24, has completed a move to Bundesliga side Mainz 05 from Hamburger SV as a free agent. The striker had 33 league appearances and five goals in the 2025/26 season, and brings experience from Germany's second tier with 130 matches and 29 goals for Hamburg and Dynamo Dresden; he has seven caps for Ghana and appeared at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

    20 May 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 2 May

  1. Ghana's key players dealing with injuries ahead of 2026 World Cup

    Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has expressed concern about a growing list of injuries to key Black Stars players, including Mohammed Kudus, Mohammed Salisu, Francis Abu, and Inaki Williams, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Despite acknowledging the challenge, Okraku expressed confidence in the team's resilience and unity under coach Carlos Queiroz, who will assess the squad through two friendly matches before finalising his selection.

    2 May 2026 · Joy Online

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