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Kenyan vet David Munyua pulls off huge World Darts Championship shock

David Munyua pulled off a seismic shock at the World Darts Championship
David Munyua pulled off a seismic shock at the World Darts Championship (Getty Images)
  • Kenyan qualifier David Munyua pulled off one of the biggest shocks in World Darts Championship history on Thursday.
  • Munyua, who is a full-time vet in his homeland, came from two sets down to beat former World Grand Prix champion, Mike De Decker, 3-2 in the first round.
  • Cheered on by the Ally Pally crowd, Munyua held his nerve to book his place in the second round.
  • Munyua had never travelled outside of Africa prior to this year’s tournament at Alexandra Palace.
  • He has the nickname “Why Not?” - a phrase that inspired him to create history, and he signed off his uplifting post-match interview by saying it.
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