Rumors circulating that Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel assaulted a female Nigeria journalist after a Super Eagles training session are incorrect, according to the reputable media officer of the national team, Ben Alaiya.<br /><br />And the Editor of <i>Sports Day</i> newspaper has reiterated that the incident involving the KISS FM staff and Mikel was blown out of proportion by mischief makers. <br /><br />&ldquo;It is not true that he slapped the lady. I spoke to the lady, and she said nothing like that took place. He ( Mikel) was trying to escape from the crowd after training and made contact with her.<br /><br />&ldquo;I have spoken to her and she said it is not true,&rdquo; said Ben Alaiya to <b>allnigeriasoccer.com</b>.<br /><br />John Obi Mikel has been named in the starting lineup for the clash against Sudan on Wednesday evening.<br /><br /><br />