Who is Sadio Mane’s wife Aisha Tamba?
FORMER Liverpool star Sadio Mane has married his ''long-term'' partner Aisha Tamba.
The pair married in January 2024, with the private wedding taking place in the footballer's native country of Senegal. From the couple's nuptials to Mane's sporting career - here's everything you need to know.
Who is Sadio Mane's wife Aisha Tamba?
Professional footballer Sadio Mane, 31, has married his girlfriend, Aisha Tamba.
Unlike her sports star spouse, Aisha, who is thought to be his long-term partner, appears to remain out of the spotlight and has no presence on social media.
Therefore, not much information has been publicly disclosed regarding Mane's new wife.
When did Sadio Mane and Aisha Tamba get married?
Sadio Mane and Aisha Tamba wed on January 7, in Dakar, Senegal.
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According to , the couple married in a mosque in Keur Massar in January - an area in Dakar, Senegal's capital.
The pair hail from the same area of Senegal.
Photos from the couple's wedding have been shared on online, with a photography company posting pictures to the social media platform Instagram.
In the photographs, Mane and his wife can be seen holding hands and posing for photographs following the wedding ceremony.
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In one snap, the pair can be seen photographed in front of a decorative sign that reads ''Mrs Mane''.
A video was also shared of the pair sitting together as they posed for photos.
Photos of the wedding shared on social media received more than 85,000 likes in less than 24 hours.
Before their nuptials, the footballer had kept the details of his relationship private.
However, back in 2022, Mane did discuss the kind of person he was looking for as a partner.
In an Interview with , the former Liverpool forward 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."
What team does Sadio Mane play for?
Sadio Mane, born April 10, 1992, is a Senegalese professional footballer, who plays as a forward or a winger for Al Nassr, and the Senegal national team.
He joined Saudi Arabian Al-Nassr in the summer of 2023, following a 12 month spell at Bayern Munich.
However, his most prolific sporting stint came at Liverpool - where he scored 120 goals and provided 48 assists in 269 games.
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Mane also helped Liverpool to win the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup and Club World Cup.
The footballer is now preparing to captain Senegal at the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast later in January 2024.