David Polepole's Ambitious Reset at Kariobangi Sharks

David Polepole walks into Kariobangi Sharks with his past on his back and a point to prove.

The Congolese striker, unveiled as one of the club’s headline signings for the new FKF Premier League campaign, arrives from Tusker FC after a difficult season he refuses to let define him.

“I’m grateful to be here and for this opportunity,” he said, the message as much to himself as to his new supporters. “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. A striker’s reset.

Polepole has not come to hide in the squad. He has come to reclaim his reputation in front of goal, to turn a stuttering year into the springboard for a sharper, more ruthless version of himself.

“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, making his intentions plain.

At Sharks, he believes he has found the right environment to do it. The “Sharkmen” have built a name as a club that plays on the front foot and polishes talent, a place where young players and those needing a second chance can both grow.

“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 language is respectful, but the ambition behind it is obvious. Polepole knows this move will be judged not on how neatly he fits into training drills, but on what happens when the ball drops in the box and the pressure tightens around him.

To get there, he is looking beyond just tactics and minutes.

“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.”

Sharks are giving him more than a fresh shirt number. They are giving him familiar company. In the dressing room, he reunites with fellow striker Douglas Nyaosi, who also completed his switch from Tusker FC on Friday. The pair now carry a shared responsibility: to turn their Kariobangi chapter into something brighter than the one they have just closed.

For Sharks, the duo are the latest pieces in a transfer window quietly shaping their attack for the 2026/27 season. For Polepole, it is simpler. This is about goals, redemption, and whether he can turn a vow into a legacy.