Tusker’s Congolese-born forward hints at possibility of playing for Harambee Stars

David Polepole is torn between representing Kenya and DR Congo at international level. Photo/Telecomasia

Tusker’s Congolese-born forward hints at possibility of playing for Harambee Stars

Joel Omotto 21:38 - 27.03.2025

Tusker forward David Polepole is weighing up the possibility of playing for either DR Congo or Kenya after earning promotion to the senior side.

Tusker FC forward David Polepole may be about to walk the same path followed by former Sofapaka striker Bob Mugalia.

Polepole earned promotion to the senior team after starring for the club’s youth side and he has taken to it like fish to water.

The young forward has scored two goals and provided an assist since his elevation by coach Charles Okere following an injury to top scorer Ryan Ogam.

Polepole has now started thinking about his international future and it is here where he has two tough choices.

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Born in DR Congo, the forward has lived in Kenya nearly all his life, which makes him eligible for both countries at international level.

However, deciding which country to turn out for is proving a tough choice for the young forward.

“I was born in DR Congo, my parents are from DR Congo, but I have lived almost my entire life in Kenya,” Polepole told Telecomasia.net.

“I have earned my education here, and my football journey has been built here as well. It is not an easy decision because both countries are home for me. I believe when the time comes, I will be able to make an informed decision but as for now, I am still not putting much thought into it.”

Kenyan fans, who have watched the youngster play, will hope that he chooses Harambee Stars over in what would see him emulate Mugalia, who also played for Kenya having been born in DR Congo.

Polepole has 12 goals for Tusker Youth this season and is targeting at least six for Okere’s team before the end of the campaign.