Paul Keïta's unverified claims about Nicolas Jackson's alleged intoxication before Norway match spark controversy

Keïta claimed Jackson was "drunk" before a match against Norway. These accusations, which have not been verified by official Senegalese football authorities, have ignited discussions on social media and within sports circles. Paul Keïta, born on June 23, 1992, in Dakar, is a defensive midfielder who trained in Senegal and with SL Benfica's youth team in Portugal.

He began his professional career in 2010 with PAS Giannina in Greece, where he quickly became a starter. His career also included stints with AEL Kallonis, Atromitos FC, AOK Kerkyra, Mezőkövesd-Zsóry SE in Hungary, and Waasland-Beveren in Belgium. Keïta represented Senegal at the U17 and U20 levels but did not play for the senior national team.

Since ending his high-level playing career, he has transitioned into football analysis and content creation on digital platforms, where he regularly comments on the news of the Lions of Teranga. It was in this capacity that he made the statements about Nicolas Jackson, triggering a major controversy. At this stage, his remarks remain uncorroborated and continue to fuel a tense debate surrounding the Senegalese national team and its media environment.