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| Full name | Kathmandu Rayzrs Football Club | ||
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| Nickname | The Yoddhas | ||
| Founded | 2021 | ||
| Ground | Dasarath Rangasala Stadium | ||
| Capacity | 15,000 | ||
| Owners | Vishnu Agarwal (MAW Group Yamaha) Cabinet Shrestha Rahul Agrawal | ||
| Head coach | Patrick De Wilde | ||
| League | Nepal Super League | ||
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Kathmandu Rayzrs Football Club is a Nepali professional franchise football club based in Kathmandu that currently competes in the Nepal Super League (NSL), the top flight of football in Nepal.[1][2][3]
History
[edit]The club was formed in March 2021 after the establishment of the Nepal Super League under the supervision of All Nepal Football Association (ANFA). The club played their first match on 24 April against Lalitpur City. They reached the final of the NSL, winning 1–0 against Dhangadhi, to claim the inaugural league title.[citation needed]
In the second season, the club finished in the top four and qualified for the playoffs. They were beaten in the Eliminator round of the playoffs and finished fourth.[citation needed]
Identity
[edit]The club's primary colors are blue and white. Its badge features an eagle that embodies the club's aggressive spirit, while the hill and stupa pay homage to Kathmandu’s heritage. The color scheme mirrors Nepal's flag. The fan group is known as Yoddhas. The club represents the capital city of Nepal, hence the tagline is #Rajdhanikosaan.[citation needed]
Personnel
[edit]| Role | Name |
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| Owners | Vishnu Agarwal Cabinet Shrestha Rahul Agrawal |
| CEO | Piyush Neupane |
| Team manager | Utsav Shakya |
| Head coach | Patrick De Wilde |
| Assistant coach | Meghraj KC |
| Analyst | Nicky Lelievre |
| Physiotherapist | Sajan Upadhayay |
| Kit manager | Bibek Timalsina |
| Operations coordinator | Pujan Thapa |
Players
[edit]- As of 3 April 2025
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Coaching history
[edit]| Head coach | Year |
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 Bal Gopal Maharjan |
2021, 2023 |
 Patrick De Wilde |
2025 |
Sponsors
[edit]| Year | Title sponsor | Co-sponsor | Associate sponsors | Insurance sponsor | Footwear sponsor | Transportation sponsor | Kits partner | Hospitality partner | Media partner |
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| 2025 | MAW Group Yamaha | Mahindra & Mahindra | Arghakhachi Cement HP Lubricants |
Salico Insurance | Fitrite Shoes | Eicher Motors | Hummel International | Dusit International | Trexmin Studios |
Honours
[edit]- Nepal Super League
- Champions (1): 2021
References
[edit]- ↑ "NSL auction sees eight major singings". The Kathmandu Post. 7 April 2021. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
- ↑ "Franchise football league from April 24". Daily Kathmandu Post. 23 February 2021. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
- ↑ "'Nepal Super League' Football Players Auction Value". Collegenp. 20 March 2021. Retrieved 16 April 2021.