Kenya’s darts hotshot David Munyua has shared the excitement generated by his Kenyan fans back home after stunning Mike De Decker in his 3-2 comeback victory on Thursday, December 19, 2025

On his debut appearance at Alexandra Palace, Munyua caused a huge shock at the PDC World Championship, coming from two sets down to beat world number 18 Mike de Decker in an enthralling finish.

Survived a scare

He survived three match darts from the Belgian number one in the fourth set before holding his nerve to level the game at 2-2. He then took out a clutch 135 checkout on the bull in the final set, before reeling off two more legs to win and cement himself into Alexandra Palace 

The 30-year-old described his win as “amazing” and a “very big moment for the sport, for Africa, and for Kenya’ admitted that his first appearance at the championship also came with its own pressures.

“That was crazy; it’s too much to express right now. I did not expect it, but I’m so excited to have won.

Praises

“Being the first Kenyan to play at the World Championship, I’ve never been in this kind of a venue before with the noise and the pressure.

Mumyua also revealed how his performance sparked celebrations in Kenya.

“Everyone back in my country is going crazy about it. It is a special feeling for me and players back in my country,” he said, as quoted by the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC).

Among those who have praised Munyua for his heroics is Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwanhi, who described his display as an embodiment of the never-die Kenyan spirit.

“This is the best of Kenya’s magic at play: a flash of sporting genius, a reflection of the enduring never-say-never Kenyan spirit. What a truly incredible performance! Congratulations, Munyua!” Mwangi stated.

Following his elimination of the former Grand Prix champion, De Decker, Munyua will now face either Kevin Doets or Matthew Dennant in round two.

Round one will conclude on Friday, with the last 16 players to compete battling it out across a bumper double session.