Fatoumatta “Neneh” Sillah remains at Prosecco DOC A. Carraro Imoco Conegliano also for the 2026-27 season: the Slovenian spiker born in Gambia, born in 2002 of 186 cm, will wear the yellow-blue number 23 jersey again after a brilliant first season at Palaverde.
SHEET– Seat 4 with explosiveness and disruptive elevation, Fatoumatta was born on November 15, 2002 in Brikama, Gambia. He took his first steps in the world of volleyball thanks to the project of the local federation Africa Dream Project, at the age of 17 he moved to Slovenia where he plays in Gorica. He made his debut in the local top division, then moved to Kamnik where he won two championships and a Slovenian cup. In 2023 he moved to Vasas in Budapest, a team with which he won two more championships and two Hungarian cups, as well as the Mezva Super Cup, before landing in the yellow-blue. He made his debut with the Slovenian national team in 2025, immediately proving to be a fixture in the competitions played so far.
NUMBERS AND PALMARES WITH PROSECCO DOC- Arriving in Conegliano in the summer of 2025, Neneh made the leap into the Italian championship by standing out as an overflowing spiker with strong offensive skills. Sillah played 95 sets in 32 matches across all competitions, with 331 points (10.3 average) attacking at 43%, 15 aces and 27 blocks. The first two titles as a Panther, the Scudetto and the Italian Cup, entered the trophy cabinet: Sillah won 5 championships in a row in three different leagues at the age of 23, now he still signs with Prosecco to consecrate himself at the highest levels.
STATEMENTS BY FATOUMATTA SILLAH
“My first year in Conegliano was an incredible experience. Joining one of the best teams in the world has been both exciting and challenging, but from day one I felt welcomed by my teammates, the coaching staff and everyone who works for the club. I learned so much every day in training, playing alongside world-class athletes, and I feel like I’ve grown a lot both as a player and as a person. Playing in the arenas of the Italian championship and, in particular, in our Palaverde, gave me an extra push to make the most of it and to give joy to our fans.
I expect next season to be even more challenging and exciting. After my first year I feel more confident and better prepared to give my contribution to the team. Every season with a club like Prosecco DOC brings with it high expectations and I look forward to fighting for every trophy. My personal goal is to continue to improve in every aspect of my game, gain experience at the highest level and make the most of every opportunity I have on the court.
I will spend most of the summer with the Slovenian national team: we have big dreams that we want to achieve this summer and we are really excited. But I can’t wait to return to the Palaverde in September to work again with my teammates and to return to compete with the Panthers jersey. See you soon!”