Senegal and Egypt are set to face off in a crucial Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash on Thursday. Sadio Mane, a former Liverpool star, will have the backing of his wife, Aisha Tamba, whom he married at the age of 18.
Senegal, having only conceded two goals in the tournament so far, secured their spot in the semi-finals by defeating Mali 1-0. Mane, who has scored one goal in the competition, will now face Egypt and his former teammate Mohamed Salah.
Mane, a 33-year-old player for Al Nassr, exchanged vows with Aisha in January 2024 in a ceremony held in Senegal. The couple first met two years prior through family connections.
In 2024, Mane and Senegal were gearing up to defend their AFCON title when Mane and Aisha got married. The wedding took place in Keur Massar, Dakar, Senegal, with family and friends present to celebrate the union.
Aisha’s father revealed that Mane and Aisha met when she was 16, and despite the age gap of 13 years, they did not date before getting married. In 2024, Aisha graduated from school with her baccalaureate, marking another joyous occasion for the couple.
Following their wedding and the AFCON tournament, reports indicated that Mane wanted to go on a honeymoon, but Aisha’s family prioritized her studies before her final exams. Mane celebrated with Aisha when she completed her education and received her diploma.
In March 2025, Aisha, at the age of 19, gave birth to their first child, a baby girl. Mane dedicated a goal to his newborn daughter during a match for Al Nassr.
Mane expressed his desire to have more children in the future, leaving the decision in the hands of God. He mentioned that while he would like to have 3 or 4 children, he remains open to the possibility of having even more.
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