The 2025/26 UEFA Champions League group stage draw has set up a mouthwatering clash for Ghanaian football fans, as two of the nation’s brightest stars, Iñaki Williams and Kamaldeen Sulemana, prepare to go head-to-head.
For Athletic Club Bilbao, the return to Europe’s elite competition is a historic one. After a nine-year absence, Iñaki Williams will lead his boyhood club into their first Champions League campaign in over a decade. The forward has already spoken of his pride and excitement at representing Bilbao on such a grand stage.
Across the pitch will be fellow Ghanaian international Kamaldeen Sulemana, who joined Atalanta this summer from Southampton in an €18 million transfer. The Italian side will be counting on Sulemana’s explosive pace and flair to make a difference against Europe’s toughest defenses.
The prospect of Williams’ sharp attacking instincts against Sulemana’s speed and trickery adds an extra layer of intrigue to the tie, making it one of the standout fixtures of the group phase.
For Ghanaian fans, the duel isn’t just about two clubs meeting, it’s about two national stars showcasing their talent on the grandest stage of European football.
