Senegal ace Sadio Mane has just shocked the internet. The 31-year-old recently married his childhood sweetheart Aisha Tamba in an unexpected fashion and the news is doing the rounds. It’s not just fans who seem surprised but even Mane’s coach seems to have been caught off-guard by the quick development of events. Could Aisha be the ideal woman Sadio was referring to back in 2022?
Currently, Mane is with Senegal who are preparing for their AFCON opener against Gambia on January 15. As the reigning AFCON winner, Sadio Mane will be hoping to secure double delight by helping his country retain the prestigious title.
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Sadio Mane’s marriage has become the talk of the town. His coach, Aliou Cissé, spoke about the beautiful moment. The coach said, “Marriage is an important moment. Football is our life. But there is family too.” It seems that the coach has no problem with the marriage being arranged just before such a big soccer tournament. His next statement also suggested that the entire Senegal team had been awaiting the news for a long time.
Aliou Cissé on Sadio Mane's marriage:
“Marriage is an important moment. Football is our life. But there is family too. The whole national team, including me, we asked him [Sadio] all the time: 'When are you going to get married.’” pic.twitter.com/xpD4xcoJnf
— Al Nassr Zone (@TheNassrZone) January 8, 2024
Aliou Cissé revealed in a light-hearted manner, “The whole national team, including me, we asked him [Sadio] all the time: ‘When are you going to get married.” It seems like Mane has faced a lot of sarcasm and jokes regarding the eternal question. After all, the two-time African POTY has seldom revealed anything with regard to his personal life. However, he did describe his ideal partner in 2022.
Sadio Mane had said, “I’ve seen a lot of girls asking me why I am not married, but sorry, you might be wasting your time. The woman I marry will not be on social networks. I want to marry a woman who respects God and prays well. Everyone has their own way of making their choice of love.” Interestingly, Aisha is not on social media. Hence, soccer fans are curious to know more about Aisha, and rest assured, we have you covered!
Who is Aisha Tamba? – Sadio Mane’s partner
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According to ‘Pulse Sports’, Tamba hails from Casamanca, the same place as the Senegalese superstar. Her family focuses on entrepreneurial ventures while Aisha is currently a student at Cabis School. Furthermore, it has been reported that Aisha will continue her studies.
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Also, it seems the relationship was kept under wraps for a long time. While Sadio Mane has not shared any wedding pictures till now, an image of Aisha from her pre-wedding photoshoot has spread like fire across the internet. Interestingly, Mane will be hoping to give the ideal wedding present by winning the AFCON. If Senegal does end up reaching the final, Sadio Mane will return just before Valentine’s Day.
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