Cherkasy LNZ has officially announced that it has signed Mauritanian striker Papa Ndiaga Yade from Oleksandriya. The 26-year-old footballer has joined on a 1-year loan. It is unknown if the agreement includes an option for a permanent transfer.

LNZ has a growing interest in Papa Ndiaga Yade from Oleksandriya. The club is nearing a loan for the Mauritanian that includes an option to buy at the end of the season.

LNZ were interested in Papa Ndiaga Yade, a 26-year-old Mauritanian, but Karpaty was successful in its pursuit of the winger. He joined his current club, FC Oleksandriya, in February 2026 and has a contract until 2028. In the 2025/2026 season, he made 30 domestic league appearances, scoring 8 goals and providing 4 assists. The winger has been capped 16 times for Mauritania, scoring one goal. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value to be €400k.