Sadio Mane made light of jokes about his marriage to his 19-year-old bride Aisha Tamba, as Senegal's president Macky Sall hosted the national team ahead of the African Nations Cup.
The former Liverpool star married his 19-year-old girlfriend Aisha Tamba in a ceremony in Senegal last week.
The wedding is believed to have taken place on January 7 in Keur Massar, an area in the capital city of Dakar, just six days before the start of the Africa Cup of Nations on January 13.
Reports claim Aisha 'was long intended for the 31-year-old footballer since her teenage years' though it is not known exactly how long they have been dating. The legal age of consent in Senegal is 16 years of age.
It was also reported by Pulse Sports that Mane had taken care of her bills when she was in school.
Mane's recent wedding was referenced by Sall as he hosted the squad at a traditional flag handover ceremony before the team travelled to the Ivory Coast for the Africa Cup of Nations.
'First of all, I would like to warmly congratulate our national Nianthi, Sadio Mane, who has just got married,' Sall said.
'I called him up so that we could applaud him and wish him a happy marriage.
‘May God bless your home and your descendants. From now on you have another job apart from scoring goals.’
Mane was seen laughing in response to the joke alongside his team-mates, with the former Liverpool and Bayern Munich forward covering his face with his hands.
The forward will be a key part of Senegal's title defence in the Ivory Coast, with the tournament holders set to face Cameroon, Guinea and Gambia in the group stage,
Mane had joined up with his team-mates days after his wedding to Aisha, which he revealed by sharing photos on social media.
The photos show Mane and his wife, who grew up in the Casamance area of Senegal and is the daughter of an architect, holding hands and posing after the ceremony.
One image shows the pair sitting below a display of roses, with the words 'Mrs Mane' imprinted on the wall.
A video posted on X (formerly Twitter) by @abdullahayofel showed the two smiling and laughing as they sat together on a sofa after their wedding.
It was captioned: 'A very simple and humble man, congratulations Sadio Mane. May Allah bless your union.'
The wedding photos show Aisha wearing a mermaid-style intricate, fitted, lacey dress, with long sleeves and a silky veil.
Other photos show a second outfit - a silk white top and skirt combo, which she has teamed with a chunky gold necklace and earrings. The bride also has henna on both hands.
Mane is seen wearing traditional Senegalese dress in the pictures.
micalpaneru
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Congratulations sadio mane ...lots of love from Nepal
ziaacilmnu
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Sadio Mane and his wife shopping in 2016
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you are sick.
ketdekmyz
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pedophile Mane
Yuccknrz
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Why does he have to respond? Any successful man will get a younger woman. Only losers wife up 30 year old boss babes, that’s all for you losers.
taaclrstyz
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You really a man Sadio Mane,congratulation 👊👊👊
mizbemnrty
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Masha Allah Allah yabada zaman lafiya
Munakasinga2
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Where is ICardi? He will come for your teen Mr Mane, beware 😂
hascdmors
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Congratulation sadio mane
rebbdmprtz
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Which Bible did you read
Lair, which bible did you read?😂😂😂😂
hapbinruz
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When Ronaldo was doing with his girl . Did you say this shit . The age gap is 10 . With Mane 12 . And she is not in any world will be his daughters age
Was she still a child when dating an adult Ronaldo?
hapbinruz
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That’s why western countries have more abortions of 12 and 13 year olds . Phil Fodens girl was mother at 18 . Ronaldo girl has age gap of 10 . These are not Muslims . So stop your hatred . You are just someone who hate
1. How old was Phil? 2. Was Georgina a child when she started to date Cristiano?
hapbinruz
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I don’t see any pedophilia here. It is normal in many Asian and African countries to get engaged before the 18th birthday and even get married. People get mature at a younger age in these countries, unlike Europe and the US where they act as kids until their late 20s. This specific age for adulthood is created by the west. It does not mean it applies to other countries. Not only Muslim but Hindus also get married at a young age.. So I would recommend that you think before you speak or write.
I think he's more referring to the fact that in his late 20's, Mane started dating a 16 year old (possibly earlier... which is scary). Don't tell me a 16 year old is mature enough to date a 29 year old. Frontal lobe is still evening at that age, which is where most developed nations have laws to protect minors from grooming.
hapbinruz
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Ronaldo and his girl has 10 age difference . Didn’t you have a problem then . You absolutely dogshit
She wasn't a child when he first showed interest in her though, was she?
hapbinruz
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please what is the age difference between cr7 and the wife
Age difference only becomes relevant when one of them is still a child...
hapbinruz
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Sadio Mane and his wife shopping in 2016
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incredible [Crylaugh]
Finbdeklr
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I don’t see any pedophilia here. It is normal in many Asian and African countries to get engaged before the 18th birthday and even get married. People get mature at a younger age in these countries, unlike Europe and the US where they act as kids until their late 20s. This specific age for adulthood is created by the west. It does not mean it applies to other countries. Not only Muslim but Hindus also get married at a young age.. So I would recommend that you think before you speak or write.
I'm a Christian but this is a mature answer. 👍.
Neabenort
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She just little girl why would he married girl so so young to be his daughter I have lost respect for him
When Ronaldo was doing with his girl . Did you say this shit . The age gap is 10 . With Mane 12 . And she is not in any world will be his daughters age
Neabenort
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Muslims violate small girls with their beliefs
That’s why western countries have more abortions of 12 and 13 year olds . Phil Fodens girl was mother at 18 . Ronaldo girl has age gap of 10 . These are not Muslims . So stop your hatred . You are just someone who hate
valsquare
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Sadio Mane and his wife shopping in 2016
TheRyttteddevil
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false prophet Muhammad married aicha at the age of 6, nothing new here it's normal in Islam.
Muslims violate small girls with their beliefs
kwakubim
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Man the girl fine ooo
zola3585
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go tell that to your parents, you are one dumb mfker, imbecile !!
greatest my ass !
Johablopsy
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please what is the age difference between cr7 and the wife
zola3585
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Before blabbering about, go check your facts. Besides telling lies and talking shit about a man who is considered the greatest person to have ever lived not only by Muslims, but by fellow Christians and Scientists. I wonder if you even read your bible.. With what you are saying, who knows what wrong you might do by blabbering about and listening to islamophobic chants out there.
go tell that to your parents, you are one dumb mfker, imbecile !!
chaplein
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Before blabbering about, go check your facts. Besides telling lies and talking shit about a man who is considered the greatest person to have ever lived not only by Muslims, but by fellow Christians and Scientists. I wonder if you even read your bible.. With what you are saying, who knows what wrong you might do by blabbering about and listening to islamophobic chants out there.
dey play. deemed greatest by you not Christians. hold ya cup and fill it with your lies don't spill it on others
jokdknrty
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agree
The_Alpha13
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Autty at it again with that headline.
Leftwinger
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Better than changing 5 yrs old girls to boys
Tuwclmtu
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may Allah forgive u do u feel better by insulting our beloved prophet honestly u have no life
Tuwclmtu
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may Allah bless and guide them from evil eyes
Jeyblmptz
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false prophet Muhammad married aicha at the age of 6, nothing new here it's normal in Islam.
Before blabbering about, go check your facts. Besides telling lies and talking shit about a man who is considered the greatest person to have ever lived not only by Muslims, but by fellow Christians and Scientists. I wonder if you even read your bible.. With what you are saying, who knows what wrong you might do by blabbering about and listening to islamophobic chants out there.
Niccikloz
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Says the guy from gender confused nation which allowed their 5 daughters to identify as a banana and let their 6 year old sons chop their d!ck off. The guy from the same country which allows children to attend pride parade and drag shows is talking about my prophet. Child marriage is legal in 41 states in the US but this shameless American is talking about my prophet. Also didn't Isaac marry Rebecca when she was 3 years old according to the bible?
Which Bible did you read
Rumcdimny
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false prophet Muhammad married aicha at the age of 6, nothing new here it's normal in Islam.
@zola3585 I wanted to keep shut, but my love for my beloved prophet was too much to see an ignorant post about him without reacting. You should be ashamed of yourself and repent from the wrong you did. I invite you to Islam where you would be taught good manners that would prevent you from such foolishness in public.
Febbelnpsu
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my advice to you brother.... go on honeymoon this is no time for football after marriage to a nineteen years old strong girl don't faint on the pitch please
paaabcipsz
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12 years
cewdmprsuz
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false prophet Muhammad married aicha at the age of 6, nothing new here it's normal in Islam.
Says the guy from gender confused nation which allowed their 5 daughters to identify as a banana and let their 6 year old sons chop their d!ck off. The guy from the same country which allows children to attend pride parade and drag shows is talking about my prophet. Child marriage is legal in 41 states in the US but this shameless American is talking about my prophet. Also didn't Isaac marry Rebecca when she was 3 years old according to the bible?
FuckEverything
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In fact it's not bad to marry a girl much younger. I could do the same you know, as they grow old together, she'd still look young and attractive to him. Open your eyes bro. What you see as bad has more advantages.
Legal as long as she is an adult but at some point the age gap is too big its weird. I don't think the age gap between them is crazy. What's crazy is he kind of groomed her before she was an adult.
Nehbcdlnpz
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Yesterday you said she's 28 years of age, today it's 19 years. Which is which?
Corrigendum* 18 years not 28