Sadio Mane's new wife Aisha Timba received a heartwarming welcome back to school from her classmates after her recent marriage to the football star.
The 18-year-old bride returned to her studies just a day after tying the knot with Mane, and her schoolmates greeted her with cheers and songs as she arrived.
The Senegal international, who is getting ready for Africa Cup of Nations duty, reportedly got married to Aisha on January 7.
Meanwhile, there has been some confusion about the age of his new wife and whether they were in a relationship before getting married.
Aisha Timba's father has confirmed that his daughter is 18 and that the couple participated in a traditional arranged marriage.
Timba's father, Amadou, has explained that Mane first met Aisha more than two years ago when his wife and Aisha visited Mane's family.
The wealthy contractor said his family and Mane's family discussed and agreed on everything according to tradition, and waited for the right time for the marriage to happen.
He confirmed that his daughter and the football star were not dating at the time because Aisha was still young, but Mane saw potential in her from the beginning.
Amadou said: “My wife and Aisha visited their (Mane's) family one day, and this is where he met her for the first time. He probably saw something special in her and his parents appreciated her as well."
"They came to see me. We discussed as per the tradition, agreed on everything, and waited for this day to happen. They were not dating because Aisha was still young. She is 18…. It (the first time Mane saw her) was more than two years ago.”
Mr. Tamba is a successful and affluent contractor in the construction industry. He has been a trusted partner of the esteemed Mane family for several years.
Since 2013, he has diligently collaborated with the family on a variety of projects, solidifying his trusted tie with the footballer's family.
Mane is currently playing alongside five-time Ballon d’Or holder Cristiano Ronaldo at Saudi Pro League team Al-Nassr.
However, the former Liverpool star won't be playing for the Saudi club shortly as he is focused on assisting Senegal in defending the AFCON title they won in 2022.
As Aisha resumes her education, while Mane is focused on representing Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d'Ivoire.
The 31-year-old and his talented Senegal teammates are ready to kick off their AFCON 2023 journey with a highly anticipated match against Gambia on Monday, January 15.
With tough competition in the likes of Cameroon and Guinea also in their group, the AFCON group stage is set for an intense and thrilling campaign.
The 18-year-old bride returned to her studies just a day after tying the knot with Mane, and her schoolmates greeted her with cheers and songs as she arrived.
The Senegal international, who is getting ready for Africa Cup of Nations duty, reportedly got married to Aisha on January 7.
Meanwhile, there has been some confusion about the age of his new wife and whether they were in a relationship before getting married.
Aisha Timba's father has confirmed that his daughter is 18 and that the couple participated in a traditional arranged marriage.
Timba's father, Amadou, has explained that Mane first met Aisha more than two years ago when his wife and Aisha visited Mane's family.
The wealthy contractor said his family and Mane's family discussed and agreed on everything according to tradition, and waited for the right time for the marriage to happen.
He confirmed that his daughter and the football star were not dating at the time because Aisha was still young, but Mane saw potential in her from the beginning.
Amadou said: “My wife and Aisha visited their (Mane's) family one day, and this is where he met her for the first time. He probably saw something special in her and his parents appreciated her as well."
"They came to see me. We discussed as per the tradition, agreed on everything, and waited for this day to happen. They were not dating because Aisha was still young. She is 18…. It (the first time Mane saw her) was more than two years ago.”
Mr. Tamba is a successful and affluent contractor in the construction industry. He has been a trusted partner of the esteemed Mane family for several years.
Since 2013, he has diligently collaborated with the family on a variety of projects, solidifying his trusted tie with the footballer's family.
Mane is currently playing alongside five-time Ballon d’Or holder Cristiano Ronaldo at Saudi Pro League team Al-Nassr.
However, the former Liverpool star won't be playing for the Saudi club shortly as he is focused on assisting Senegal in defending the AFCON title they won in 2022.
What's next for Mane?
As Aisha resumes her education, while Mane is focused on representing Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d'Ivoire.
The 31-year-old and his talented Senegal teammates are ready to kick off their AFCON 2023 journey with a highly anticipated match against Gambia on Monday, January 15.
With tough competition in the likes of Cameroon and Guinea also in their group, the AFCON group stage is set for an intense and thrilling campaign.