Ghana faces AFCON qualification setback as Iñaki Williams suffers injury

Ghana's AFCON qualification hopes have been dealt a significant setback as star forward Iñaki Williams is likely to miss the crucial final rounds against Angola and Niger due to a hamstring injury.

The 30-year-old Athletic Bilbao player, who has been in impressive form this season with five goals and four assists, suffered a left hamstring strain and will miss Sunday's La Liga game against Real Valladolid.

Injury Update

- Iñaki will undergo a scan on Monday to determine the extent of his injury, Athletic Bilbao confirmed his unavailability in a statement.

“Athletic Club forward Iñaki Williams will miss Sunday's LaLiga clash with Real Valladolid after straining his left hamstring muscles,” the club said.

- Ghana Football Association yet to release an official statement on his status or potential replacement.

AFCON Qualification Implications

Ghana currently sits third in Group F, five points behind second-place Sudan. To keep their qualification hopes alive:

- Black Stars must secure six points against Angola and Niger.
- Sudan must suffer defeats in both of their remaining games.

Upcoming Matches

- Ghana faces Angola on November 15 in Luanda.
- Ghana faces Niger on November 18 at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Coach Otto Addo's team faces an uphill battle without their key player, and the Ghana Football Association's decision on Iñaki's replacement will be crucial in determining their qualification fate.

Source: Lead News Online