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Athletic Club coach Ernesto Valverde provides update on Inaki Williams’ recent injury; doubtful for CAR, Comoros games

By Emmanuel Austin Baah
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Athletic Club skipper, Inaki Williams is currently a huge doubt for Ghana’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Central African Republic and Comoros following his recent injury.

The 31-year-old after a long search finally got his first goal of the season in their 2-1 victory over Real Mallorca earlier on Saturday in matchday 8 of the La Liga to halt their recent six-game winless run in all competitions.

The lanky striker started the game well and earned a penalty for the Lions in just eight minutes from kickoff. He stepped up and converted on his own to snatch the lead.

However, Inaki couldn’t complete the game due to injury and was subbed off in the 53rd minute and was replaced by his younger brother Nico Williams – who is also just returning from injury.

As it stands, the extent of the injury hasn’t been determined yet as scans are yet to be taken but his manager Ernesto Valverde said he has no idea but wish he doesn’t go so he could recover and get ready after the October international window.

“I don’t know but I imagine he won’t go. I don’t know if they will have to do any tests or what the protocol is, but things are as they are.”

Inaki Williams has been included in the Black Stars squad who are expected to open camp in Morocco tomorrow but is yet to confirm whether he will honour the invite or not.

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  • My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

    I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

    Presently, I am a Senior Writer at SportsNetGhana.com, a role in which I produce well-researched features, match reports, athlete profiles and analytical pieces. My work consistently highlights emerging talents, captures key sporting developments and contributes to shaping informed sports discourse in Ghana.

    Over the course of my career, I have covered numerous major sporting events both locally and internationally. Among these, the highlight remains my coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a significant milestone that strengthened my expertise in global football reporting and enhanced my understanding of international sports dynamics.

    I am widely recognised for my clarity of analysis, engaging commentary style and strong command of both local and global football trends. Beyond the newsroom, I participate in community initiatives aimed at developing young sports journalists and promoting youth engagement in sports.

    For professional engagements, media collaborations or enquiries, please contact me on 0265284330.

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My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

Presently, I am a Senior Writer at SportsNetGhana.com, a role in which I produce well-researched features, match reports, athlete profiles and analytical pieces. My work consistently highlights emerging talents, captures key sporting developments and contributes to shaping informed sports discourse in Ghana.

Over the course of my career, I have covered numerous major sporting events both locally and internationally. Among these, the highlight remains my coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a significant milestone that strengthened my expertise in global football reporting and enhanced my understanding of international sports dynamics.

I am widely recognised for my clarity of analysis, engaging commentary style and strong command of both local and global football trends. Beyond the newsroom, I participate in community initiatives aimed at developing young sports journalists and promoting youth engagement in sports.

For professional engagements, media collaborations or enquiries, please contact me on 0265284330.

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