Paola Egonu, an Italian woman volleyball player of Nigerian origin, is currently part of the Italy national team. She also participated in the 2021 FIFA Women’s World Cup, 2021 Montreux Volleyball Nations League, and the upcoming 2021 World Cup. She currently holds a PED certificate from Nigerian restaurant chain “Oceania”.
Paola stands at around 180 cm, with dark skin and brown hair. Her glasses are a bit large and are almost like a tennis racket as they appear to skim over her eyes. Her clothing is mostly spandex, as she is a professional ball handler. However, in earlier days, she was spotted wearing a skirt and blouse.
She hails from Lecce, a town near Naples. When asked about her nationality, she answered “Nigerian”. When asked what nationality she considers herself, she said that she does not consider herself an African because all she wants is to play volleyball and be proud of it”. Unfortunately for Paola, it seems like this dream may be shattered. She is currently 27 years old and only has one year of professional volleyball experience. If the recent trend continues, then maybe we will soon see another Nigerian on the all-time list.