John Obi Mikel Allegedly Hits Female Reporter

Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel is alleged to have hit a female journalist in Abuja after the Super Eagles training on Monday

Unconfirmed report from journalists at the venue did not however, state the reason why the 27 year-old acted in such manner with the unidentified female

Meanwhile, NFF president, Amaju Pinnick charged the super Eagles to do more than they have done in the last three games

"We want you all to continue to be heroes. Not from heroes to zero. We can do it, we have done it before.

"Whatever is happening right now is just a phase, we see you guys play and know you are capable.

"If we win this match on Wednesday, I have the strong feeling that we will qualify and get to the finals and win the Nations Cup again,’’ Pinnick addressed the players on Tuesday after training

Sports minister Tammy Danagogo declared the match day ticket free for Abuja fans in attempt to gather support for Nigeria when the game gets underway at 5pm

The African champions travel to Congo next month to avenge the defeat they suffered in the hand of Claude Le Roy and the Red Devils on September 6.