Inaki Williams: Black Stars Striker Provides Assist in Athletic Bilbao’s Win Over Girona
- Ghanaian forward Inaki Williams continued his red-hot form for Athletic Bilbao in Spain against Girona
- The Black Stars striker contributed to another goal as the Basque outfit defeated their La Liga opponents
- Williams joined the La Liga outfit from their youth side ten years ago and has since been a key figure at Bilbao
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Ghanaian forward Inaki Williams delivered a stellar performance as Athletic Bilbao secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Girona in La Liga on Saturday.
The Black Stars attacker played the full 90 minutes at San Mamés Barria, showcasing his influence by providing a crucial assist in the resounding win.
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Athletic Bilbao opened the scoring in the 42nd minute when Spanish international Oihan Sancet converted a penalty.
Just three minutes later, Sancet doubled the lead, giving the home side a comfortable advantage heading into halftime.
The Basque side continued to dictate the game, with Sancet completing his hat-trick in the 79th minute after latching onto Williams’ precise pass.
Williams has been a key figure for Athletic Bilbao this season, delivering four goals and six assists in 21 La Liga appearances.
Across all competitions, the 30-year-old has amassed eight goals and seven assists in 32 matches.
His latest contribution further cements his status as a vital player for the club as they continue their push for European qualification.
Williams marks ten years at Bilbao
Meanwhile, Inaki Williams celebrated his tenth anniversary as a first-team player for Spanish club Athletic Bilbao.
The striker, who helped the Basque club beat Girona, has spent ten years at Bilbao.
Although he signed his first professional contract in January 2015, he made his debut on December 6, 2014.
The Ghana international may not be renowned for his goal-scoring prowess, but his sheer speed, tireless work rate, and leadership make him an invaluable asset to the team.
Unlike his younger brother, Inaki opted to represent Ghana at the international level, featuring for the Black Stars since 2022.
His decision was driven by a deep connection to his Ghanaian roots, making him a key figure in the national setup.
Inaki charges Bilbao teammates to defend Copa del Rey
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Inaki Williams has urged his Athletic Bilbao teammates to fight hard in their quest to retain the Copa del Rey title.
The Spanish side kicked off their title defence with a tense penalty shootout victory over Logrones on Saturday, January 4.
Williams played a pivotal role last season, helping the Basque club secure their first Copa del Rey triumph in 40 years.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
