David Polepole Joins Kariobangi Sharks for Redemption
David Polepole walks into Kariobangi Sharks with scars, not excuses.
The Congolese striker has traded Tusker FC’s colours for the “Sharkmen,” carrying with him a bruising campaign that could have broken him. He insists it has done the opposite.
“I’m grateful to be here and for this opportunity,” he said, setting the tone for his second act. “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.”
No hiding, no soft landing. Polepole knows exactly what is expected of a foreign striker in the FKF Premier League: goals, presence, and personality in the final third. He frames last season not as a failure, but as fuel.
He arrives at Sharks with a clear mission — redemption.
“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 noted, a blunt admission that his numbers simply weren’t good enough.
At Kariobangi, he believes he has found the right place to fix that.
Sharks have built a reputation as a club that doesn’t just sign players; it shapes them. Their identity is clear, their football bold, their faith in youth and attacking expression unwavering. It is exactly the kind of environment a forward looking for a reset would choose.
“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.”
The message is simple: listen, learn, then deliver.
For Polepole, the rebuild is not only tactical or technical. It is holistic. He speaks openly about the demands of returning to his best.
“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 support now includes a familiar face. In the Sharks dressing room, he reunites with fellow striker Douglas Nyaosi, who also completed his move from Tusker FC on Friday. The pair arrive with shared history and a shared point to prove, adding fresh edge to Sharks’ attacking options ahead of the 2026/27 season.
Two former Tusker forwards, one ambitious club, and a new campaign on the horizon.
Polepole has made his promise. The next step is far less about words and far more about what happens when the chances finally fall his way.
