David Polepole Joins Kariobangi Sharks to Redeem His Career

David Polepole walks into Kariobangi Sharks with a point to prove and a promise on his lips: the goals are coming back.

The Congolese striker, unveiled as one of the club’s newest attacking pieces, arrives from Tusker FC after a difficult campaign that tested both his form and his resolve. He refuses to dress it up. Last season hurt. But he has chosen to treat it as fuel, not failure.

“I’m grateful to be here and for this opportunity,” Polepole said, speaking with the urgency of a man who knows time in football is never guaranteed. “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 a reset, not a retreat. Kariobangi Sharks see a striker who can still stretch defences, still finish, still lead the line. Polepole sees a platform to rebuild his reputation and leave something lasting behind.

He made it clear he is not picky about how that happens.

“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. There was no talk of guarantees, only graft.

What drew him in? The project. The environment. The feeling that this is a club built for players who want to grow, not just survive.

“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.”

Sharks have built a reputation for giving young and hungry players the structure to sharpen their game. Polepole sounds determined to plug straight into that system. He knows the numbers will only change if everything else does first.

“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,” he added.

There is another familiar face in the dressing room to help him settle. Polepole reunites with fellow striker Douglas Nyaosi, who also completed a move from Tusker FC on Friday. The pair now form Sharks’ latest attacking tandem, two forwards with shared history and a shared mission to reset their careers in new colours.

For Kariobangi Sharks, the duo’s arrival is a clear statement in this transfer window ahead of the 2026/27 season: the attack is being rebuilt, the edge is being sharpened, and a striker desperate to redeem himself is ready to lead that charge.