Former Vorskla Poltava defender Pape-Alioune Ndiaye has been involved in an alarming incident outside Ukraine. The 28-year-old French player, currently playing for Kazakhstan's Tobol, was attacked with a bladed weapon in the entrance of his apartment building in Kostanay. According to reports, the incident resulted in no injuries, and the club has confirmed the footballer is safe.
Conflict in the hallway
According to the player, a heated conflict broke out with a neighbor in his building's entrance. Ndiaye claims the attacker was holding a knife and threatened him. Fortunately, the altercation ended without casualties: neither the player nor his opponent sustained any injuries. Specific details regarding the domestic dispute and the motives behind the aggression have not been disclosed in open sources.
Tobol statement
The club's press service reacted promptly to the situation, labeling the incident as a "domestic matter related to a conflict between neighbors." The club acknowledged that the situation caused concern for the player and his family, but emphasized that no one was harmed. The press office assured that the dispute has been fully resolved peacefully and the player is completely safe.
Police response
According to local media, law enforcement officers promptly intervened and detained the perpetrator. The French defender thanked the police for their quick response and protection. Thus, the incident, which began as a domestic dispute, was handled by law enforcement and ended with the arrest of the aggressor.
Career path of the legionnaire
Pape-Alioune Ndiaye is known to Ukrainian fans for his time with Vorskla Poltava, where he played from 2019 to 2021. After leaving the Ukrainian club, the French defender continued his career in the leagues of Austria, Turkey, and Kazakhstan, eventually joining Tobol. The incident in Kostanay is one of the few high-profile episodes in his life off the football pitch.
