Sadio Mane and his wife Aisha Tamba. Images via Instagram @magvision_evens_officiel
‘She’s not 18’: Confusion over Sadio Mané’s wife Aisha Tamba’s age
Al Nassr winger Sadio Mane, who previously played for Liverpool and Bayern Munich, got hitched at the weekend.
Sadio Mane and his wife Aisha Tamba. Images via Instagram @magvision_evens_officiel
Former Liverpool star Sadio Mané came under fire on Tuesday after news of his new bride Aisha Tamba’s age was revealed.
SADIO MANE IS OFF THE MARKET
The 31-year-old Senegalese footballer reportedly tied the knot with Tamba in a private ceremony that took place in Keur Massar, a district in Senegal’s capital city, Dakar, just a week before the Africa Cup of Nations’ commencement.
While some congratulated the couple on their nuptials as pictures of their wedding circulated on social media, many could not ignore reports that Tamba is allegedly only 18 years old.
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According to various Senegalese publications, Mane met Tamba when she was 16 but it is not known how long they have been dating. She is reportedly a young student in her final year at a private college in Mbao, whose fees are said to have been paid for by the winger.
Mane, who also played in Germany for Bayern Munich, was previously linked to two South African sports presenters; SuperSport’s Carol Tshabalala and Sky Sport’s Melissa Reddy.
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IS TAMBA 18, 19 OR 26?
Tamba’s age has been debated on social media, as Mail Online reported that she is 19 years old. Meanwhile, various netizens claim that the Al Nassr player’s wife is 26 years old.
“Sadio Mane’s new wife Aisha Tamba is not 18 she’s 26.But why would some people let the truth get in the way of using lies to attack Sadio and his religion.Here’s wishing the wonderful couple a long and lasting marriage.”
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“People love controversy a lot,Sadio Mane got hitched with a 26 years old lady not 18, She’s 26!”
“Sadio Mane’s new wife Aisha Tamba is not 18 she’s 26. You all chatting rubbish here, people let the truth get in the way of using lies to attack Sadio. Delete this nonsense!!!”
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