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
"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.