Injaki Williams chose to play for the Ghana national team

Williams was born in Spain to parents who, fleeing the civil war in Liberia, reached the refugee camp in Ghana.

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Injaki Williams, Photo: Shutterstock
Injaki Williams, Photo: Shutterstock
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Soccer player born in Spain, Ignacy Williams announced that he will play for the Ghana national team in the rest of his career.

Williams plays for Athletic Bilbao, and last night he announced his decision on social networks.

Williams was born in Spain to parents who, fleeing the civil war in Liberia, reached the refugee camp in Ghana. After Ghana they moved permanently to the Basque Country.

"I feel the time has come to find my roots. Africa and Ghana are part of my family. I want to give back a small part of everything Ghana has given us, as it has played a significant role in making me the person I am," Williams wrote on Twitter.

Williams played for the junior teams of Spain, and he also made one appearance for the senior team, in 2016 against Bosnia and Herzegovina in a friendly match.

At this year's World Cup, Ghana will play in Group H along with Portugal, South Korea and Uruguay.

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