Sadio Mane’s new wife, 18, is given a hero’s welcome as she returns to her school, where she is still a student, and waves from a balcony to children chanting for her and her ex-Liverpool star husband, 31

Sadio Mane’s new wife Aisha Tamba, 18, received a warm welcome as she returned to her school a day after tying the knot with the Senegalese footballer.

The former Liverpool star, who now plays for Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr, married Tamba in an Islamic ceremony in Keur Massar, a suburb of the capital Dakar, on January 7, just six days before the start of the Africa Cup of Nations on January 13.

The wedding took place at Aisha’s home and was attended by family and close friends.

Her father Amadou Tamba revealed afterwards that his daughter is 18 and that Mane, 31, first saw her “more than two years ago” when she went to visit his family with her mother.

And according to Senegalese outlet Senenieuwsnew footage has shown Tamba’s newfound fame as she was given a hero’s welcome by her peers when she returned to her school the next day.

Tamba is studying for her baccalaureate degree at a school in Mbao, a city in Dakar. A baccalaureate degree is an academic qualification that students typically obtain at the end of their high school education.

The report showed a video showing hundreds of people gathering on the school grounds and singing songs for Tamba and Mane.

They could be heard singing chants such as “Sadio Amendmenta Jabar – Aissaa Amena Jekeur,” which reportedly translates as “Madame Sadio Mane.”

In the clip, Tamba showcased her calm personality as she smiled before waving to the adoring crowd, with the 18-year-old seemingly surprised by the positive reception she received.

The welcome he receives is also an example of how highly Mane is held in Senegal, with his marriage to Tamba said to have been generally well received in the country.

Mail Sport previously reported on their relationship However, it is believed they have been kept secret until their wedding earlier this week friends, family and former teammates reportedly attended the ceremony.

After the low-key ceremony, which saw both the bride and groom dressed in all white, Mane admitted that receiving so many congratulations made him overjoyed ahead of AFCON.

“Honestly, I’m happy with the fact that the president congratulated me as much as, well, I would say, not just my teammates,” Mane said late Tuesday.

“I think all the people have congratulated me and wished me (luck), so I’m happy and I hope it works out.”

It is believed that Mane first met Tamba when she was 16 years old, with her father Amadou Tamba revealing this week that the 31-year-old first saw her ‘over two years ago’ when she went with her to visit his family . mother.

Mr Tamba said: ‘My wife and Aisha were visiting their (Mane’s) family one day, and this is where he met her for the first time.

‘He probably saw something special in her and his parents appreciated her too. They came to see me. We discussed according to tradition, agreed on everything and waited for this day to come.”

He added: ‘They weren’t in a relationship because Aisha was still young.’

Mr Tamba did not give an exact date when he first spoke to Aisha about marrying Mane, but said he never doubted that she would not accept it.

According to local reports, the marriage was arranged while she was still in school, with both families deciding to wait until she was 18 so she could complete her studies. Mane reportedly financed her education.

Mr Tamba said: “With the values ​​and everything she heard about him, she accepted it willingly. But as parents we also guided and advised her to make a decision with complete freedom. God did what was best for her.”

According to family friends, Mane’s uncle, who is close friends with Mr Tamba, acted as an intermediary with an imam who visited him to make a formal marriage proposal on the footballer’s behalf.

Mr Tamba is a wealthy contractor in the construction industry, who revealed he has been working closely with Mane and his family on a number of projects since 2013, with the football star known for his charity work in Senegal.

He also said he grew close to the multi-millionaire footballer and appreciated his values, which influenced his decision to agree to the marriage.

He said: ‘I knew that Sadio and his whole family are very good and humble people. Sadio is just a reflection of his family.

‘But as a father I also needed to know more about him, his education, his faith in God, humility. And I learned a lot more that he is a good person.

‘Sadio and I talk a lot about the projects, but we also talk about life in general and he has taught me a lot, even though he is still young. He knows a lot about life and I learned a lot from him. Therefore, I did not hesitate to accept his request to marry Aisha.”

Mr Tamba said he had developed a close relationship with Mane over the years.

He added: ‘There is strong trust in our relationship. This isn’t about his fame or his wealth. The first thing I like about him is his good education.

‘And now that I have given him my daughter, I would like him to take good care of her and, above all, to live according to the Islamic commandments, because he is a good Muslim.

“I would like him to help her grow, even though she is trying her best, this is very important to me.”

The proud father described his daughter as a ‘devout’ Muslim who has a good knowledge of the Quran.

Mane and his new wife are both originally from the Casmance region of Senegal, in the south of the country and about 430 kilometers from Dakar. They belong to the same Sosse ethnic group and speak the same native language.

When asked what advice he had for the footballer after his marriage, he said: “I would like to tell him that marriage is not easy. I would advise him to treat her like his own daughter, his own sister. To support her. He has already done it… but I would like him to strengthen this support.

‘Let them live according to religion. Don’t let them worry about the meaningless details of life.’

Mr Tamba admitted his daughter will now lead a dramatically different life as the wife of a wealthy international footballer. She is currently staying with family in Dakar and it is not known whether she will move to Saudi Arabia to join her husband, where he plays for Al-Nassr.

He said, “Let her remain the good person that she is because no matter what wealth an individual gets in life, he will remain a human being like the others. Let them be humble. That is my philosophy of life.’