Sadio Mane Ties the Knot in Quiet Dakar Ceremony
Senegal football hero Sadio Mane expressed his heartfelt gratitude after marrying the love of his life, Aisha Tamba, in a private wedding ceremony held in Dakar on Sunday. The 31-year-old, currently preparing for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with his national team, seized the opportunity to perform the Islamic wedding rite known as Nikah.
News of Mane’s nuptials sent shockwaves through social media as photos of the radiant couple surfaced online. Fans, family, and friends showered the winger with congratulations, celebrating his union with Aisha. Mane himself couldn’t contain his joy, sharing romantic photos with his new wife on social media and offering heartfelt thanks to God.
The intimate ceremony, held in Keur Massar, a district within Dakar, was attended by close family and friends, including fellow footballers. A photography company, @Magvision_Evens_Officiel, captured the heartwarming moments and shared them on Instagram, igniting an outpouring of well wishes and surprised reactions.
One of the shared photos showcases Mane and his blushing bride holding hands, while another depicts them seated amidst a bed of roses, with “Mrs. Mane” elegantly inscribed behind them.
Following the ceremony, Mane spoke candidly about his newfound marital bliss and the overwhelming support he’s received as he prepares to lead Senegal at the upcoming African Cup of Nations. “Honestly, I am happy [with] the fact the president has congratulated me just as much as, well, I would say not just my team-mates,” he expressed, according to the Daily Mail. “I think that all the people have congratulated me and wished me [luck] so I am happy and I hope that it’ll be okay.”
Mane and his Senegalese squad recently arrived in Ivory Coast, where they aim to defend their AFCON title, earned two years ago in a victory over Mohamed Salah’s Egypt. Group C awaits, with Cameroon, Gambia, and Guinea posing formidable challenges.
“We are also aware of all that awaits us,” Mane acknowledged. “We know that it will not be easy but what is certain is that we will get there, we will do everything we can and everything that is on our side to do you proud and especially the dream of everybody, that’s to say, to retain the title and it’s what we are going to try to do.”
Before rejoining his national team, Mane took part in a pre-AFCON friendly against Niger, remaining an unused substitute as the reigning champions secured a narrow 1-0 victory thanks to a last-gasp goal from Formose Mendy.
The Teranga Lions will set foot in Ivory Coast on Tuesday, ready to kick off their AFCON title defense next Monday. The road ahead promises to be exciting, with Mane undoubtedly fueled by the love and support of his newly minted wife, Aisha.
Congratulations to Sadio Mane and Aisha Tamba on their joyous union! May their love story continue to blossom and inspire