Sadio Mane has welcomed his first child with his teenage wife Aisha Tamba after she gave birth to a girl named Animata.
Recently he was baptized in the native country of Senegal of the couple in a ceremony that took place in the capital of Dakar.
The former Liverpool Mane, 32, moved to the Saudi Pro League Al-Nassr team in the summer of 2023.
His relationship with Aisha has been subject to intense interest given the age gap between the couple along with his desire to maintain the romance away from the public eye before they marry.
So who is Aisha Tamba? How did you meet Mane and how long has the couple been in a relationship?
Keep reading then everything you need to know about Sadio Mane's teenage wife and her marriage.
Who is Aisha Tamba?
The reports claim that Aisha 'was destined for the 31 -year -old footballer since his adolescence'
It is believed that Aisha Tamba spent his entire life in Senegal, the country in which he was born and grew.
His father, Madou Tama, is a head of the construction company that has supervised many of MAN Mane's charity projects in the area where the footballer grew.
Mane has spent at least £ 1 million to help its poverty, the hometown of Bambali, paying a new school, health center, fuel station, a post office and, more recently, a mini football stadium.
His money has also provided laptops for his local school, a 4G network for the entire community to access the Internet and a donation of € 70 per month for each family in its old neighborhood, and the rate is equivalent to the current minimum wage in Senegal.
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The reports claim that Aisha 'was destined for the 31 -year -old footballer since his adolescence, although it is not known exactly how long they have been dating, with the legal age of consent in Senegal of 16 years.
The images of a 2019 interview with Orange Senegal showed that MANE raised a variety of questions, even about the perspective of marriage.
The striker revealed that he had rejected his mother's suggestion and his uncle of marrying a 14 -year -old girl.
Mane commented: 'No, in fact, I wanted to marry, but you know that marriage is a bit complicated.
Male previously revealed in a 2019 interview that has rejected a suggestion of his mother and his uncle of marrying a 14 -year -old girl.
'I would have liked to marry, but you know that with the parents too, that is something else, they are complicated.
'I remember that one day, my mother and uncle wanted me to marry (as is done in the villages) a 14 -year -old girl.
'(Calling someone out of the camera) Idy, there were 14, right? I think she will be 15 years old this year, but I had refused.
“But don't worry, if I care about my soulmate, I'll get married immediately.”
According BriefHe managed for the first time from Aisha when he was 16, but he did not formally approached her at that time.
However, according to reports, he communicated his intentions to his uncle, a family friend, which led to his eventual union.
Pulse Sports reported that Mane had taken care of Aisha's invoices when he still attended school, although only later they began to formally leave.
A source told Mailonline: 'Sadio's romance and Aissata flourished after his agent met his father.
He was allegedly knew for the first time of Aisha when he was 16 years old, but it was claimed that he did not formally approached him at that time
After scoring Al-Nassr on Friday, MANE dedicated the goal to his new daughter when making a Cuevas Rockera celebration
Sadio Mane and his wife Aisha Tamba celebrated when he graduated from school in June 2024
It was said that Tamba had reacted with shock, since, according to the reports, he obtained a diploma with a passable distinction
'Madou Tamba is a respected construction manager in Senegal and Sadio's agent was in charge of supervising the various construction projects in the country.
'That meeting played a key role in the Sadio Aissata meeting. He worked closely with his father. The two men developed a reliable working relationship and, through that relationship, Sadio was presented to their daughter.
'All in the town of Bambali are delighted with them. Sadio is a good man. He has given a lot of money to the people of Bambali and deserves to be happy. He has not stopped smiling from the wedding and both look very pleased.
Aisha only left school eight months ago to join Mane in Saudi Arabia after its transfer to Al -Naser from Liverpool in 2023, and his wife had previously studied at the Cabis School in Grand Mbao Baobab, Senegal according to reports.
The videos that emerged on social networks in June 2024 showed MANG in a joyful mood when Aisha received their baccalaureate, the academic qualification that students obtain at the end of their secondary education.
The footage was registered by his father, according to Senenews, and Aisha reacted with surprise to his results announcing in the house of the star of Al-Nassr.
According to the reports, Aisha obtained his diploma with a passable distinction, with Mane and his father congratulating his success.
When did Sadio Mane married?
Aisha only left school eight months ago to join Mane in Saudi Arabia after its transfer to Al-Nassr from Liverpool in 2023
It was believed that Mane and Tamba married on January 7 of last year in Keur Massar, an area in the capital city of Dakar, with images of the wedding that are shown exclusively by Mailsport at that time.
The images showed that Aissata arrived by car at the ceremony in a white long -sleeved silk silk top with a long skirt combo and a matching headdress.
Other images published on Instagram by the photography company @magvision_evens_officiel show the posing happily with Mane.
It can also be seen showing his painted hands of Henna with a tight siren dress with a silver printed edge, combined with a thick gold necklace with earrings.
Aissata is also represented in a third set of an adorned duck egg color dress, crowned with a matching boine -style hat surrounded by thin networks.
While the couple confirmed their nuptials, they did not end with a honeymoon together, as Mailonline exclusively revealed in January last year.
This was due to the fact that he was required to return to school in preparation for his final exams, after the images published online showed that his classmates received him.
It was believed that Mane and Tamba married on January 7 of last year in Keur Massar, an area in the capital city of Dakar
Aisha was instructed by his family to concentrate on his studies before his final high school exams this summer, an academic qualification that students obtain at the end of their secondary education.
The videos on social networks showed the enthusiastic reception they received with the students who sang 'Sadio Amenda Jabar – Aissa Threat Jekeur', which, according to the reports, translates as 'Madame Sadio Mane'.
Despite marrying such a high profile person at an early age, Aisha said that the richness and fame of Mane would not change their “humble forms.”
Speaking through a relative, she told Mailonline: 'I look forward to my new life and I know it will be very different. But I don't feel any pressure because Sadio's fame and money will not change me. This is not what interests me. I will continue to be a humble person committed to my faith.
'I am not used to having so much attention with me because we are a very private family. We do not like to show off and talk about our personal lives. I am a very realistic person, this is how I was raised, and nothing will be different just because of this marriage.
She added: “But I feel very honored to be Mrs. Mane.”
Welcoming a new incorporation into the family
They baptized their newborn daughter in Senegal last week in a ceremony attended by family members, including Tamba's mother (dressed in yellow)
Baptism was a cheerful occasion, with guests dancing and applauding during the ceremony
Tama recently gave birth to the first child of the couple, with male paying tribute to their new arrival with their target celebration against the Kholood last Friday.
The couple also organized a appointment ceremony for their new daughter Animata in their native Senegal.
The traditional ceremony of 'Bapteme' took place in Dakar and was held at the House of the Uncle of Mane.
Tamba's mother made a great arrival with a traditional yellow dress, while her father dressed completely white for the cheerful occasion.
A video of the ceremony showed family members dancing and applauding while celebrating the baptism of Animata.
The uncle of Mane, Ibrahima Toure, made a statement to mark the baptism on the steps outside his home where he paid tribute to the footballer and his family.