Aisha Tamba: Sadio Mané’s wife misses out on ₦194 MILLION wedding gift after Senegal’s AFCON 2023 exit

Sadio Mané's hopes of leading Senegal to a successful defense of their AFCON title came crashing down as the Teranga Lions faced a dramatic exit at the hands of hosts Ivory Coast.

Despite an early lead with Habib Diallo's goal in the fourth minute, the game took an unexpected turn in the 86th minute when Franck Kessié equalized from the penalty spot.

The subsequent extra time and penalties favoured the hosts, forcing the champions to bid farewell to the tournament.

Amidst the football drama, the result meant more than just a missed opportunity for Senegal.

The disappointing exit for the defending African champions also signified a dashed dream for Sadio Mané's newly-wedded wife, Aisha Tamba.

Pulse Sports gathered that the 18-year-old bride had expressed a unique desire for the AFCON 2023 trophy as her ‘dream wedding gift’.

Pulse Sports reported that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy is currently estimated to be worth over ₦194 million ($138,000), making it one of the Most Expensive Trophies in the World.

Tamba expressed her desire to get her hands on the ultimate prize for the AFCON 2023 tournament, informing her husband and those close to her that she was confident the Teranga Lions could bring home the trophy once more.

Pulse Sports earlier reported that the wedding between Mané and Aisha took place on January 7 in Keur Massar, Dakar, Senegal, offering fans a glimpse into the private side of the Al Nassr winger's life.

Despite the secrecy that shrouded Mané's relationship for years, the news of his nuptials took the internet by storm, leaving fans intrigued about the age gap between the Al Nassr winger and his bride.