David Polepole's Redemption Journey at Kariobangi Sharks

David Polepole walks into Kariobangi Sharks with his past season laid bare and his intentions even clearer: this is about redemption.

The Congolese striker, freshly unveiled by the FKF Premier League side after leaving Tusker FC, has not tried to dress up what happened last term. It was difficult. It fell short. But he has chosen to treat it as fuel rather than a scar.

“I’m grateful to be here and for this opportunity,” he said, framing the move as a reset. “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 excuses. No caveats. Just a forward who knows a striker is judged by goals and is publicly setting the bar higher.

A striker on a mission

Polepole arrives at Sharks with a simple promise to himself: score more, contribute more, leave a mark. He is not asking for guarantees, only 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.

That word – redeem – hangs over his move. It is not just about minutes or tactics. It is about restoring his own standards in a new environment that he clearly believes can sharpen him.

Why Sharks?

Plenty of players talk up their new clubs. Polepole went a step further and outlined exactly why Kariobangi Sharks appealed to him.

“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 attacking players structure and freedom, a blend that can revive a forward’s confidence. Polepole sounds like a man who has studied that blueprint and wants to plug straight into it.

He knows, though, that it will not happen on reputation alone.

“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 triad – body, mind, emotion – will define whether this move becomes a turning point or just another line on his CV.

Familiar faces, fresh start

There will be at least one comforting sight when he walks into the dressing room. Polepole reunites with fellow striker Douglas Nyaosi, who also completed his move from Tusker FC on Friday.

For Sharks, the double swoop is a clear statement ahead of the 2026/27 season: refresh the frontline, add hunger, and trust players who feel they have something to prove.

For Polepole, the presence of Nyaosi softens the transition but does not dilute the challenge. The competition will be real. The expectations will be sharp.

He wanted a place to rebuild his name. Now he has it. The question is no longer why he left Tusker, but how loud he can make his response in Kariobangi green.