The communications director of the Ghana Football Association, Henry Asante Twum is pleased for Black Stars and Athletic Bilbao striker Inaki Williams for helping his Basque-based club win the Copa del Rey trophy.

Inaki Williams helped his Basque-based club to lift their first Copa Del Rey title in forty-years and after the triumph was mobbed  by his family members following a thrilling 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Real Mallorca in the final.

Athletic Bilbao claimed their 24th Copa Del Rey title in a dramatic showdown, overcoming Mallorca on penalties after a fiercely contested battle in Seville.

As Athletic's iconic Gabarra prepared to sail for the first time in four decades, anticipation surged through the Athletic faithful as the renowned Basque side aimed to add another remarkable chapter to their Copa history that dates back to the 19th century.

Speaking in an interview with Kumasi based Akoma FM, the GFA spokesman disclosed that the title triumph will improve his confidence, mental health when he plays for Black stars.

“I’m pleased for Inaki Williams, who won his first trophy with Athletic Bilbao over the weekend. It’s great for his self-confidence and mental health, and hopefully he can carry that over to the Black Stars,” he told Akoma FM.

He is also confident the arrival of key players for the next matches will make Black Stars stronger and eventually bounce back from their poor form.

“We should have all of our players fully fit by the time the season ends, so I’m confident that we will be in a strong position to compete very soon,” Twum affirmed highlighting the importance of key players such as Mohammed Kudus and Thomas Partey.

“Kudus, Thomas, Amartey, Djiku, Gideon Mensah, and all of our key players are fit [should be] fit and healthy.

Real Mallorca took the lead in the 21st minute with a superb strike from Dani Rodríguez, shocking Bilbao and ending the first half with a 1-0 advantage.

However, Spanish international Oscar Sancet leveled the score brilliantly for Athletic Bilbao, capitalizing on Nico Williams' pass and reigniting their hopes of ending their 40-year Copa Del Rey trophy drought.

After the full duration, including thirty minutes of extra time, ended in a 1-1 stalemate, the fixture progressed to a penalty shootout to determine the victor.

Athletic Bilbao emerged triumphant with a 4-2 win on penalties.