Athletic Club Bilbao forward Inaki Williams is facing a setback as he is set to miss the Black Stars’ final Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Angola and Niger due to a hamstring injury. The injury was confirmed by a statement from Athletic Club, stating that Williams strained his left hamstring and will not be available for Sunday’s La Liga clash with Real Valladolid. The forward is scheduled to undergo a scan on Monday to assess the extent of the injury.
Ghana’s head coach, Otto Addo, had initially included Williams in the squad for the crucial qualifiers as the Black Stars aim to secure a spot in the 2025 AFCON despite a winless streak in the first four matches. The team has been struggling to find form and will be without Williams for these decisive games.
The Black Stars have opened camp in Accra, with training sessions taking place at the Accra Sports Stadium before their upcoming matches. The team is set to face Angola on November 15 at Estádio 11 de Novembro before wrapping up their qualifiers against Niger three days later at the Accra Sports Stadium. The focus is now on preparing for these crucial games and securing the necessary points to advance to the AFCON.
Otto Addo’s primary goal is to guide Ghana to qualification for the 2025 AFCON. With no wins in the previous matches, the pressure is on the head coach to deliver results in the remaining fixtures. The team’s hopes now rely on winning these last two games and hoping for favorable outcomes in Sudan’s matches against the same opponents. The stakes are high, and Ghana will need to put in a strong performance to keep their qualification dreams alive.
