- Senegalese footballer Sadio Mane married his longtime partner Aisha Tamba
- Tamba is 18 years old
- They met when she was 16
Senegalese footballer Sadio Mane married his longtime partner Aisha Tamba in a beautiful wedding in Dakar on Sunday.
He married Tamba a week to the launch of AFCON training camp. His family and friends from the football world at home and from abroad graced this ceremony.
The Al-Nassr player jovially exchanged vows with Tamba who he described as his pillar of support.
Sadio Mane Married Aisha Tamba
Mane and Tamba met in Bambali, a small hometown in Sédhiou a couple of years ago. Love brewed between them but they kept it under the wraps only leaving many to speculate about what was happening between them.
The couple both deeply private individuals, have kept their relationship largely out of the limelight. However, it’s believed they met in Bambali, Mane’s home village, where Tamba is a successful businesswoman.
Their shared roots and commitment to giving back to their community are said to be strong foundations for their bond. While the couple doesn’t have children yet, they are known for their love of family and their dedication to helping children in need.
Sadio Mane with his wife Aisha. Photo/Moby on X
Mane’s numerous philanthropic initiatives, including building a new stadium in Bambali, are testaments to his generous spirit. The wedding ceremony was a joyous celebration of love and culture.
Photos capturing the event showcase Mane in a traditional Senegalese outfit, beaming with happiness alongside his radiant bride. Tamba, adorned in a stunning white gown, exudes elegance and grace in the captured moments.
News of the wedding sent shockwaves through the football world, with fans and fellow players alike sending heartfelt congratulations to the happy couple.
Sadio Mane married status, and his wedding offered a rare glimpse into his reserved nature.
Who is Aisha Tamba?
Aisha Tamba is 18 years old. She was born in Casamance, a town adjacent to Bambali where 31-year-old Mane grew up. The former Liverpool star always described her as a woman of grace and beauty.
Senegalese news outlet Sene News reports that Aisha is the daughter of an architect. She speaks fluently in her native Mandingo language which her husband speaks too.
Mane first noticed Aisha when she was just 16 years old and he was at the time 29 years old with a fortune. His status as an international football icon gave him hope of dreaming about Tamba who is from a wealthy family.
The Al-Nassr star waited for two years to approach her in line with Senegal laws. She is deemed an adult who can make independent decisions when she/he hits 18 years.
He lightly says that it was hard approaching her when she was 16 because he would have ended up in jail for dating a minor.
Instead, he conveyed his intentions to his uncle, who happened to be a friend of Aisha’s father. He pledged to foot her education ambition and this showed his commitment to his then fiancée’s family.
Temba is presently an outright Quran scholar, dedicating her youthful days to studying at a private institute in Mbao. She is currently in her final year of school.
What is Sadio Mane Doing Now?
Sadio Mane with team-mate Leroy Sane. Photo/Sky Sports
Following his wedding, Mane is set to reunite with his teammates for Senegal’s pre-AFCON friendly against Niger. Subsequently, the team will depart for Ivory Coast, where they will embark on the mission to defend their title.
The Lions of Teranga are in Group C, where they will face tough competition from the five-time champions, Cameroon, along with Guinea and the Gambia.
Just before Sadio Mane married tag was sealed on January 7, he flew back home from Saudi Arabia to launch a newly built stadium in Bambali which he funded.
It was a reaction to a scene captured on international media in 2022 where he was captured playing on a very muddy pitch.
He was playing a friendly match in Bambali and he promised to build a modern stadium to wipe off this shame. Mane was at the time with Bayern Munich which was the toughest moment in his football career in Europe.
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