[Saba Sports News] Paul Keita, a former Senegal international, recently alleged that Nicolas Jackson got severely drunk throughout the World Cup campaign. Senegal were eliminated from this summer’s World Cup and failed to reach the Round of 16. Following their early exit, a string of negative stories has emerged from within the Senegal squad. Paul Keita singled out Jackson for criticism: “During the World Cup, Nicolas Jackson was dead drunk and even unable to attend training sessions.” Shortly afterwards, Jackson hit back via social media: “I’ve seen what people are saying about me, and all of it is fake news. I do not drink alcohol, never have. I hold this national team jersey in the highest regard and respect my teammates deeply; I would never act in an unprofessional manner. Stop spreading these lies. No one even remembers you once played for our national side. You are a former Senegal international, yet you spread falsehoods talking about other players. Focus on your own career instead of fabricating stories about my drinking.”
The editor believes that Jackson’s rebuttal is more than just an outburst of personal frustration; it also shows accountability to his fans and teammates. Football is not merely a game played by eleven players—it fuels the passion of an entire nation. Jackson’s response clearly reflects his thorough understanding of this truth. Fans have been actively discussing the incident on social media and even launched the hashtag #InnocentJackson to voice their backing for the forward.