Kenyan darts star David Munyua has set his sights on becoming world number one, declaring "why not?" after a breakthrough performance at the World Darts Championship. Munyua made history late last year by becoming the first Kenyan ever to win a match at the tournament, defeating Mike De Decker 3-2 in the opening round before losing 3-0 to Kevin Doets in the second round.
Reflecting on his qualifying campaign, Munyua admitted "After qualifying, that's when the nerves really kicked in. Suddenly you realise: this might be happening sooner than I thought. Am I ready?" His victory over De Decker, who was then world number 18 and reigning World Grand Prix Darts champion, proved particularly significant. "That was the greatest moment of my career," Munyua said. "That winning dart... the relief that followed was immense."
Beyond personal achievement, Munyua recognizes his pioneering role for African darts. "It makes me proud," he admitted. "But it also gives me extra motivation. I want to keep growing, improve my averages, and raise my performances to a higher level." His ambitions extend far beyond his current success, with the Kenyan firmly stating: "I want to become the world number one. When I think about it, I see no reason why it couldn't happen. Why not? Why not?"
Munyua's journey from World Championship debutant to aspiring world number one showcases the growing global reach of darts, with the Kenyan's self-belief and determination marking him as a player to watch in the coming years.
