David Polepole: A Striker's Mission at Kariobangi Sharks
David Polepole walked into Kariobangi Sharks speaking less like a new signing and more like a man on a mission.
The Congolese striker, fresh from a difficult spell at Tusker FC, has nailed his colours to the mast: he wants goals, redemption, and a legacy in the FKF Premier League.
“I’m grateful to be here and for this opportunity,” he said, framing last season’s struggles not as a scar, but as fuel. “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.”
For Sharks, it is exactly the kind of attitude they like to recruit. A player with something to prove, stepping into a club that has built a reputation for polishing rough edges and turning potential into end product.
A striker out to rewrite the script
Polepole does not hide from what comes next. He knows his job. He knows how he will be judged.
“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.
No caveats. No excuses. Just a clear target.
Sharks believe they can give him the platform. He, in turn, is buying into their model.
“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.”
That “clear playing style” matters. Sharks like their forwards mobile, aggressive, and involved in combinations. If Polepole can sync with that rhythm, the move could reset his career.
Built in the mind as much as the body
Polepole knows the turnaround will not be purely tactical. He spoke openly about the full spectrum of preparation required to get back 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.”
It is a revealing line. This is not just a fresh jersey and a new training ground. It is a reset of mindset, confidence, and belief.
Reunion in the forward line
He will not walk this path alone. In the Sharks dressing room, he finds a familiar face: fellow striker Douglas Nyaosi, who also completed his move from Tusker FC on Friday.
The pair arrive as a twin injection of attacking depth and shared experience. They know the same league, the same opponents, and crucially, each other’s runs and habits in the final third.
For Kariobangi Sharks, Polepole and Nyaosi are the latest pieces in an evolving squad ahead of the 2026/27 season. For Polepole, the equation is simpler.
New club. Old hunger. A season to prove that last year was a stumble, not the story.
