Teen bride Aisha Tamba opens up on life with football icon Sadio Mane

Sadio Mane and his wife Aisha Tamba | Credit: © Sadio Mane X.

FOOTBALL Teen bride Aisha Tamba opens up on life with football icon Sadio Mane

Festus Chuma 18:35 - 15.01.2024

Aisha Tamba, Sadio Mane's wife, embraces humility amidst fame and wealth, while their love story captivates the world of football.

Aisha Tamba, the 18-year-old wife of Senegalese football sensation Sadio Mane, has opened up about her life, love, and her newfound exposure to the world of fame and fortune.

In an exclusive interview with the Daily Mail, Aisha shared her perspective on the whirlwind of attention surrounding her marriage to the Al-Nassr forward and how she remains steadfast in her humility and faith.

Mane and Aisha exchanged vows in a private ceremony in Dakar, just days before the kickoff of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, capturing the hearts and curiosity of fans worldwide.

Despite her husband's global stardom and immense wealth accrued through football, Aisha reveals that she remains unfazed by the spotlight.

"I am looking forward to my new life, and I know that it will be very different. But I do not feel any pressure because Sadio’s fame and money will not change me. This is not what I’m interested in. I will remain a humble person committed to my faith," she said in the interview as per GOAL.

Aisha's down-to-earth nature and commitment to her faith are deeply ingrained in her upbringing, and she intends to stay true to herself despite the newfound attention.

"I’m not used to having so much attention on me because we are a very private family. We don’t like to show off and speak about our personal lives. I am a very down-to-earth person, this is how I was raised, and nothing will be different just because of this marriage. But I’m very honored to now be Mrs. Mane," she added.

The possibility of Aisha moving to Saudi Arabia with her husband after completing her education in Senegal looms on the horizon.

Should this transpire, she may find herself rubbing shoulders with some notable figures, including Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner, Georgina Rodriguez, both associated with the Saudi Pro League club.

Tamba will join the ranks of the so-called WAGs (Wives and Girlfriends) at the club, with Georgina Rodriguez herself boasting an impressive following of 55 million on Instagram.

Despite the prospect of this high-profile move, Aisha maintains her steadfast resolve that her husband's fame and fortune will not alter her core values.

While Aisha and Mane's love story continues to capture the hearts of fans worldwide, the couple has spent minimal time together since their wedding due to Mane's professional commitments.

The star striker and his Senegal teammates are gearing up to defend their AFCON title, with their first match against Gambia scheduled for Monday.

As an endearing display of love, Sadio Mane proudly uses a photograph of his wife, Aisha Tamba, as the screensaver on his phone.

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