David Polepole Joins Kariobangi Sharks: A Striker's Redemption

David Polepole walks into Kariobangi Sharks with scars, not excuses.

The Congolese striker arrives from Tusker FC after a difficult campaign, but he is treating that season as fuel, not failure. His message is simple: this is a reset, and he intends to make it count.

“I’m grateful to be here and for this opportunity,” he said, framing last year not as a burden but as a lesson. “Last season didn’t go as planned, but it won’t hold me back. I need to work hard, adapt quickly, and be as competitive as possible.”

This is not a player asking for patience. It is a striker demanding more from himself.

A striker on a mission

Polepole knows exactly what his job is. Score goals, and plenty more than he managed at Tusker.

“Whatever role I’m given, I’ll give it my all. I’m a striker driven to redeem myself and score significantly more goals than last season,” he said, making it clear that system and shape will not dictate his ambition.

He walks into a Sharks side that has built a reputation for giving attacking players room to grow. That identity is one of the reasons the move made sense.

“Kariobangi Sharks is a great team with a clear playing style that genuinely develops players. The coaching staff is ambitious, organized, and supportive. Right now, it’s all about soaking up what I’m learning and bringing my best to the pitch.”

For a forward trying to relaunch his career, this is the kind of environment that can sharpen instincts and restore confidence.

Built on more than talent

Polepole is not hiding behind talk of tactics or service. He knows the real battle sits between the ears and in the legs.

“To get back to my best, I have to be prepared physically, emotionally, and mentally. I'm already getting the support I need here to make that happen.”

That blend of self-awareness and defiance will be crucial as he fights for a starting spot and tries to turn promise into numbers.

He will not be doing it alone.

Polepole reunites in the dressing room with fellow striker Douglas Nyaosi, who also completed a move from Tusker FC on Friday. The pair arrive as Kariobangi Sharks’ latest signings in the current transfer window, a double injection of attacking intent before the 2026/27 season.

Two former Tusker forwards, one fresh platform, and a club that prides itself on development. For Polepole, the stage is set. Now it’s about whether he can turn a vow into a legacy.