Kennedy Agyapong convinced Inaki Williams to play for Ghana – Afena-Gyan’s Uncle
A relative of Ghanaian striker Felix Afena-Gyan, Christian Abrefa Gyan, claims that Kennedy Agyapong, a presidential contender for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), was crucial in convincing Inaki Williams to switch his loyalty to Ghana.
Abrefa Gyan claims that Kennedy Agyapong’s close friendship with Inaki Williams’ mother served as a conduit for persuading the Athletic Bilbao forward to transfer sides.
“I’m the chairman for Kennedy Agyapong so for the past five years, nobody has campaigned for Kennedy Agyapong more than me. I’m also close to the Inaki family. Inaki’s mother and parents are members of the group so I had to convince the mother to allow him to play for Ghana.
“I realize that the woman liked Kennedy Agyapong so if the FA went through him, Inaki would agree to play for Black Stars. Lo and behold when Kennedy Agyapong stepped in, it worked”, he said on Pure FM.
After initially declining the invitation to compete for Ghana, Inaki Williams announced his intention to do so in July 2022.
Williams, who was born in Spain of Ghanaian parents, made his complete international début for Spain in 2016. He made the decision to represent Ghana internationally in 2022 by being chosen for the World Cup.
“Every step we take forward has its own meaning. An evolution. A glance into the future leaves a trace itself. A legacy. My parents have raised me with values based on humility, respect, and love. They have taught me to embrace life.
“In that constant quest to continue growing and working upon the pursuit of evolving personally and professionally as an individual.
“That’s why I feel the moment has come for me to find my origins within myself and with Africa and Ghana which means so much to me and my family. I want to return a small part of everything it has given to us because Ghana has played a significant part in becoming who I am as a person, as a son, and as a brother.” Inaki stated.