Sadio Mane speaks for the primary time since marrying Aisha Tamba, ’19’

Sadio Mane has spoken for the primary time since marrying his spouse has Aisha Tamba – reportedly aged 19 – as the previous Liverpool star builds as much as the beginning of the Africa Cup of Nations. 

The Senegalese icon tied the knot with his reportedly long-term accomplice in a ceremony thought to have taken place on January 7, in Keur Massar, an space within the capital metropolis of Dakar.

The relationship is believed to have been saved below wraps till their marriage ceremony earlier this week, though associates, household and former team-mates reportedly attended. 

The former Liverpool ahead is gearing up for the beginning of AFCON, along with his aspect the defending champions going into the match in Cote d’Ivoire.

Following the low-key ceremony, which noticed each the bride and groom costume all in white, Mane has admitted that receiving so many congratulations has left him overjoyed forward of the beginning of the competitors. 

‘Honestly, I’m completely satisfied [with] the very fact the president has congratulated me simply as a lot as, effectively, I’d say not simply my team-mates,’ he mentioned late on Tuesday. 

‘I believe that every one the folks have congratulated me and wished me [luck] so I’m completely satisfied and I hope that it will be okay.’ 

Mane and Senegal arrived in Cote d’Ivoire for AFCON on Tuesday night time to finalise their preparations for the competitors. 

The Lions of Teranga have bee drawn in a gaggle containing two of their nearest neighbours, as Mane alluded to.

They will open up their title defence towards Gambia, a nation that’s nearly completely surrounded by Senegal, with that one kicking off on Monday within the political capital of Yamoussoukro.

Mane and Co then tackle conventional powerhouses Cameroon on January 19 earlier than one other native derby with southern neighbours Guinea on January 23, with each clashes additionally in Yamoussoukro. 

‘We are additionally conscious of all that awaits us,’ the 31-year-old mentioned forward of the match.

‘We know that it’ll not be straightforward however what is definite is that we’ll get there, we are going to do every thing we are able to and every thing that’s on our aspect to do you proud and particularly the dream of all people, that is to say, to retain the title and it is what we’re going to attempt to do.

‘Above all else, I believe that the primary match will likely be very decisive. After, as you mentioned, it is massive groups, Gambia and Guinea are derbies, additionally Cameroon who want no introduction, however we’re additionally Senegal. We are going to attempt to do the utmost.’

The participant was not noted of his aspect’s current 1-0 win over Niger, which wanted a 99th minute winner, though former worldwide El Hadji Diouf was fast to insist there was ‘a purpose’ for his omission and there was no trigger for concern

‘I imagine that as we speak everybody is aware of what is occurring and Sadio’s life, now, as I mentioned, if Sadio isn’t there, there’s undoubtedly a purpose and all that we mentioned on the nationwide stadium to him and good luck,’ the ex-Liverpool ahead mentioned.

‘Because he’s going to probably the most tough match of his profession [?] – everybody is aware of that it is marriage!’

The Bayern Munich flop’s marriage ceremony earlier this week comes after a reportedly long-term relationship with Tamba, who Mane is believed to have first met when she was aged 16. 

Aisha was born in Casamance, a city which borders Bambali – the village the place Mane is from and the place he has donated cash for a hospital to be constructed. 

Mane’s charity has been effectively reported, and the ahead has incessantly donated cash to the world the place he grew up. 

He has additionally supplied funds for a mosque, a college, a petroleum station and given studying supplies to college students in his group, the Bayo News Network reviews. 

Pulse Sports reported that Mane had made a vow to marry Tamba from the very day they began courting – which was throughout his Liverpool profession.

The similar outlet solely reported that Tamba isn’t on social media and maintains a non-public life – one thing the participant had beforehand claimed he was on the lookout for in a possible accomplice. 

Back in 2022, the 31-year-old had nonetheless spoken out on the kind of person who he would marry.

‘I’ve seen lots of ladies asking me why I’m not married, however sorry you could be losing your time. The lady I marry won’t be on social networks,’ Mane mentioned, based on Tribune.

‘I need to marry a lady who respects God and prays effectively. Everyone has their very own method of creating their selection of affection,’ he added.

As per reviews, Tamba had been ‘lengthy meant for Mane since her teenage years’ although it isn’t recognized precisely how lengthy they’ve been courting. 

It was additionally reported by Pulse Sports that the previous Liverpool star had taken care of her payments when she was at school, with the Senegalese star additionally ‘caring for her household.’

However, he reportedly communicated his intentions to his uncle, a buddy of the household, which led to their eventual union.