Karnali Yaks NPL 2026: Squad, Captain & Preview
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Karnali reached the 2024 playoffs and own the NPL’s highest individual score, Mark Watt’s 114* in 2025. Former Nepal captain Gyanendra Malla now coaches a side led by seamer Sompal Kami, with David Miller the headline signing.
Karnali Yaks at a glance
| Captain | Sompal Kami |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Gyanendra Malla |
| Home | Birendranagar (Karnali) |
| Owner | Himalayan Builders |
| 2024 | 4th in the league, reached the playoffs (2024) |
| 2025 | 6th in the league (2025) |
Karnali Yaks squad 2026: key players
The domestic core: Sompal Kami, Gulshan Jha, Nandan Yadav, Pawan Sarraf, Deepak Dumre, Shubh Kansakar. Overseas: David Miller, Hussain Talat, Ariful Islam and Sahibzada Farhan. The full Karnali Yaks squad, with roles and auction prices, is on the Karnali Yaks team page.
Players to watch
Miller as finisher and Gulshan Jha, who played for Nepal at 15. Each player page has a biography and live NPL 2026 stats.
Verdict
Miller and a strong seam attack give Karnali a real chance of a second playoff appearance.
Follow Karnali Yaks live
- KY fixtures, results and squad
- What Karnali Yaks need to qualify: playoff chances updated after every match
- NPL 2026 points table and live scores
- All 8 squads, captains and coaches
FAQ
Who is the captain of Karnali Yaks in NPL 2026?
Sompal Kami. The head coach is Gyanendra Malla.
Who are Karnali Yaks’s overseas players in 2026?
David Miller, Hussain Talat, Ariful Islam and Sahibzada Farhan.
How did Karnali Yaks do in previous NPL seasons?
2024: 4th in the league, reached the playoffs. 2025: 6th in the league.
Who owns Karnali Yaks?
Himalayan Builders.
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