In a moment of joy off the pitch, Senegalese football star Sadio Mane has embraced fatherhood, welcoming his first child with his wife, Aisha Tamba. The Al Nassr forward, 32, and his 19-year-old wife have stepped into a new phase of their lives, celebrating the arrival of their baby just over a year after their intimate wedding.

Mane and Tamba tied the knot in a private ceremony in Keur Massar, Senegal, just days before the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations. Their love story, which began while Tamba was still a student, blossomed into marriage, with Mane reportedly making a promise early on to build a future with her.

Now, 14 months later, that future includes their first child, a moment confirmed by Mane’s club, Al Nassr, following their 3-1 victory over Al-Kholood. As Mane continues to shine on the field, he now carries a new role beyond football—fatherhood.