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'We know how dangerous he is' - Nigeria determined to silence five-goal Moroccan hero Brahim Diaz ahead of AFCON semi-final clash

'We know how dangerous he is' - Nigeria determined to silence five-goal Moroccan hero Brahim Diaz ahead of AFCON semi-final clash

"Morocco and Nigeria completed their final training sessions on Wednesday ahead of their semi-final clash at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Footage filmed on Tuesday shows both teams wrapping up preparations for the highly anticipated encounter. Morocco forward Soufiane Rahimi said his side had analysed Nigeria’s strengths and weaknesses in detail. “We have studied all the points of the opponent, both strong sides and weaknesses, and we have worked on both of them […] we will work on the small details, which will decide the game, and we hope to succeed tomorrow,” Rahimi said. Nigeria defender Igoh Ogbu acknowledged Morocco’s quality but said his team remained focused on its own strengths. “We're just going to go out there and have fun for ourselves and our families. So enjoy the football,” he said. His teammate Chidozie Awaziem said it would be crucial to contain Morocco’s standout attacker Brahim Diaz. “We need to pay close attention to him, try not to let him play his style of play because we know how dangerous he can be,” Awaziem said. Diaz, who plays for Real Madrid, has scored five goals in five matches, making him the tournament’s leading scorer. Morocco is hosting the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, which runs from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026."

'Russia does not abandon its friends' - Moscow donates 1,400 tonnes of wheat to Bolivia

'Russia does not abandon its friends' - Moscow donates 1,400 tonnes of wheat to Bolivia

"Russia donated 1,400 tonnes of wheat to Bolivia as a gesture of international solidarity aimed at strengthening food security amid global economic pressures. Footage captured on Tuesday shows the wheat being received in the municipality of Viacha. Bolivian authorities said the shipment will be used to support pregnant women in rural communities. “These 1,400 tons will go in direct support to more than 60,000 women in gestation, pregnant women who are part of our subsidy,” said Sergio Siles, manager of the Food Production Support Company. Also attending the reception was Russian Ambassador Dmitry Yurievich Verchenko, who highlighted the strength of bilateral cooperation and reiterated Moscow’s support for the Bolivian people. The ambassador said the delivery “confirms that even in a context of global crises, Russia continues to be a reliable partner that does not abandon its friends.” The wheat shipment was delivered through the World Food Programme and arrived at a time when inflation and volatility in global grain prices are affecting vulnerable sectors in Bolivia. State-owned EMAPA said it will distribute the wheat through its subsidy programmes, prioritising small producers and families facing nutritional risk."