On her first day back at school following her marriage to Senegalese football player Sadio Mane, 18-year-old Aisha Tamba received a warm welcome from more than 100 classmates.
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In an Islamic ceremony held on January 7 in Keur Massar, a suburb of Dakar, the capital city of Senegal, Sadio Mane, a former striker for Liverpool, exchanged vows with Aisha Tamba. Mane presently plays for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League. A small group of close friends and family members attended the wedding.
The union became public when Aisha’s father, Amadou Tamba, disclosed that his daughter, aged 18, had first caught Mane’s attention over two years ago when she visited his family with her mother. The wedding took place in Aisha’s hometown and marked a joyous celebration of their love.
In a newly surfaced video online, Aisha Tamba is seen receiving an enthusiastic welcome back to her school following her marriage to the renowned footballer. The video captures the heartfelt moment as hundreds of people gathered in the school grounds, singing songs to celebrate Tamba and Mane.
Reportedly pursuing her baccalaureate, a significant academic qualification obtained at the end of secondary education, Tamba is attending a school in Mbao, a town in Dakar. The warm reception underscores the support and excitement surrounding her return to studies after the momentous occasion of her wedding.
Sadio Mane, known for his football prowess, has also endeared himself to fans with his philanthropy and community initiatives. The union with Aisha Tamba adds another chapter to the footballer’s personal life, celebrated by well-wishers and schoolmates alike in this heartwarming reception.
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