Ghana international Inaki Williams says being voted the LaLiga African Most Valuable Player (MVP) award is a recognition of his hard work throughout the season.

The Athletic Bilbao forward scooped the award for the second consecutive season, having also claimed it after the 2023/24 season.

This comes after his performances for the Basque club in the Spanish top flight, contributing 14 goals and assists combined as they sealed UEFA Champions League football.

“LaLiga has always had African players or players with African heritage, and it’s a real honour to be able to represent our roots in this way, to make us seen in a league that’s so special and has always had such a huge following," Inaki said after winning the award.

"It’s a beautiful thing for young people across Africa, a continent where football has always been a big part of life, to be able to see their role models succeed.

"An award like this always means you're doing things right. I'm so happy and proud that I’ve won it two years in a row… hopefully, I can make it three!"

Williams is the first person to win the award back-to-back in history and came on top with 32 per cent of the vote conducted among expert journalists and fans across the continent.