David Polepole's Redemption at Kariobangi Sharks

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

The Congolese striker has swapped Tusker FC for the “Sharkmen” after a bruising campaign that tested his reputation and resolve. He is not hiding from it. He is using it.

“Last season didn’t go as planned, but it won’t hold me back,” he said, laying out his mission with the kind of clarity that tells you he has replayed those missed chances in his head more than once. “I need to work hard, adapt quickly, and be as competitive as possible.”

This is not a soft reset. It is a redemption bid.

A striker out to repair his name

Polepole arrives at Kariobangi Sharks with a simple, ruthless target: score far more than he managed last term. No caveats. No gentle easing-in.

“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.

That line matters. It speaks to a player who understands the currency of his position. Strikers are not judged on good touches or neat link-up play. They are judged on the numbers beside their name.

At Sharks, he believes he has walked into the right kind of environment to change that narrative.

“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 clear: he has chosen a club that wants to play, not just survive.

Built for growth, not excuses

Sharks have carved out a reputation in the FKF Premier League as a side that backs structure and identity over short-term fixes. That appeals to a forward trying to rebuild his edge.

For Polepole, the reset is not just tactical. It is total.

“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 said.

Those words strip away any illusion that a change of shirt alone will solve his problems. This is about conditioning, confidence, and the sharpness that separates nearly from certainly in the box.

A familiar face in the dressing room

He will not walk this road alone.

In the same window, Sharks also moved for Douglas Nyaosi, another striker arriving from Tusker FC. The pair now find themselves reunited, this time in a different shade of ambition.

Their presence instantly reshapes Sharks’ attacking options ahead of the 2026/27 season. Competition for places will be fierce. It has to be. Polepole knows that every session, every minute, is a test of whether he truly has left last season behind.

Sharks have given him the platform. The rest, from here, will be measured in goals.