Ex-Liverpool striker Sadio Mane has married his 18-year-old girlfriend Aisha Tamba in a private ceremony in his home country of Senegal.
The wedding is believed to have taken place on January 7 in Keur Massar, an area in the capital city of Dakar, just six days before the start of the Africa Cup of Nations on January 13.
The event was said to be attended by family, friends and fellow footballers. Reports claim Aisha ‘was long intended for the 31-year-old footballer since her teenage years’, though it is not known exactly how long they have been dating.
The legal age of consent in Senegal is 16 years of age. It was also reported by Pulse Sports that the former Liverpool star had taken care of her bills when she was in school.
The couple share the same religion, Islam, and are both said to be private people. A few of the official wedding photos were shared on @SMane_Officiel, with the caption ‘thanks to God’ written in Arabic.
Mane and his wife grew up in the Casamance area of Senegal and she is the daughter of an architect.
During his time at Liverpool, Mane had not publicly announced any relationships and had kept Aisha a secret.
Back in 2022, he had however spoken out on the type of person that he would marry.
‘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,’ Mane said according to Tribune.
‘I want to marry a woman who respects God and prays well. Everyone has their own way of making their choice of love,’ Mane added.
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