David Polepole's Mission at Kariobangi Sharks

David Polepole walks into Kariobangi Sharks with scars from last season and a point to prove.

The Congolese striker has swapped Tusker FC for the “Sharkmen”, carrying the weight of a difficult campaign but also a clear conviction that it will shape, not sink, his career.

“I’m grateful to be here and for this opportunity,” he said, framing his move as a reset rather than a retreat. “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 hiding from what went wrong. It is one leaning into it.

Polepole arrives at Sharks as a man on a mission: to rediscover his scoring touch and leave a mark on a club known for polishing raw talent and pushing it to the next level. He knows exactly what is expected of a centre-forward in this league, and he is not shying away from the responsibility.

“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, drawing a clear line under his Tusker spell.

What seems to have struck him early is the environment he has walked into. Kariobangi Sharks have built a reputation for a defined football identity, a technical approach that encourages expression but demands discipline.

“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 consistent: learn fast, deliver faster.

For Polepole, the rebuild is not just tactical or technical. It is total. He knows that to hit his targets, the work must go beyond finishing drills and gym sessions.

“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.”

There is also familiarity in the dressing room. He reunites with fellow striker Douglas Nyaosi, who completed his own move from Tusker FC on Friday. The pair arrive as a twin statement of intent from Sharks in the current transfer window, fresh firepower for the 2026/27 FKF Premier League campaign.

For a club that prides itself on turning potential into product, Polepole’s promise to “redeem” himself is more than personal ambition. It is an invitation to judge him on what comes next, not what went before.