“Everybody is celebrating David Munyua in Africa” – Kenyan trailblazer reflects on historic Ally Pally breakthrough

David Munyua believes his breakthrough at the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship has already changed how darts is viewed across an entire continent, after his historic first appearance on the Alexandra Palace stage captured attention far beyond London.

“Winning the first round was phenomenal for me. Now everybody in my country is aware of darts. They know what’s going on,” Munyua said as he reflected on a run that placed Kenyan darts firmly on the global map. “I’m happy I can bring the sport to Africa. If Munyua is doing it, then why not them?"

“If this is what we can do in Kenya, we can do it in different countries. It would be amazing. Cameroon, Nigeria, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Somalia, we have so many countries," Munyua continued. “There’s nothing that can unite Africa better than sport. Sport is the only activity that can join us. Everybody is celebrating David Munyua in Africa.”

The significance of that moment has been felt immediately back home, where Munyua says the reaction has gone far beyond the darts community itself.

“We have various parties planned for when I get home. The government and president, other players and my family members,” he said, underlining how widely his Ally Pally appearance resonated.

For Munyua, the experience inside Alexandra Palace proved just as memorable as the wider reaction beyond it. Competing on the sport’s biggest stage for the first time, he quickly found himself embraced by the crowd.

“This is my first time here and it’s nice to be called that,” he said. “I wish that I get a chance to be at the Ally Pally again and participate even better. Kevin is a good player. Nobody expects a match from me. The supporters were amazing.”

That sense of belonging has fuelled Munyua’s belief that his appearance should be seen not as an endpoint, but as a beginning, with a clear focus on what visibility at the World Championship can unlock for others across Africa.

Away from the oche, Munyua is continuing to absorb the scale of his London experience, including the chance to attend a Premier League match during the festive period.

“I hope everybody is waiting to see me at Stamford Bridge,” he said. “I’ve obviously never seen Chelsea live because I’ve never been out of Africa before. At Stamford Bridge I think it will be an easy game for us.”

For Munyua, the matches at Ally Pally may be over for now, but the momentum he believes he has created is only just beginning.