King’s Cup round of 16 draw set for Thursday

The draw for the round of 16 in the King’s Cup will be held on Thursday, August 20, at the Thmanyah TV studios, the exclusive broadcaster of Saudi football competitions. The draw ceremony will begin at 3:00 p.m. local time in both Saudi Arabia and Egypt, with clubs and fans eagerly awaiting the announcement of the upcoming fixtures.

All eyes turn this Sunday to the start of the round of 32, as defending champions Al-Hilal face Al-Raed, while Saudi Pro League winners Al-Nassr take on newly promoted Al-Dariyah. Asian Champions League titleholders Al-Ahli will play Al-Anwar, and Al-Ittihad are set to meet Al-Najma.

King’s Cup round of 32 fixtures

• Sunday, August 16: Al-Bukayriyah vs Al-Hazem (19:15), Al-Orobah vs Abha (19:40), Al-Wehda vs Al-Shabab (21:00)

• Monday, August 17: Al-Anwar vs Al-Ahli (19:00), Al-Zulfi vs Al-Riyadh (19:15), Al-Tai vs Al-Qadsiah (19:15), Al-Adalah vs Al-Fayha (21:00), Al-Raed vs Al-Hilal (21:00)

• Tuesday, August 18: Al-Okhdood vs Al-Khaleej (19:15), Al-Jabalain vs Al-Ettifaq (19:15), Al-Najma vs Al-Ittihad (19:15), Al-Faisaly vs Neom (21:00), Al-Dariyah vs Al-Nassr (21:00)

• Wednesday, August 19: Damac vs Al-Taawoun (19:15), Jeddah vs Al-Kholood (19:30), Al-Ula vs Al-Fateh (21:00)

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The round of 32 features prominent clubs with varying ambitions, as all teams aim to secure a place in the next stage of Saudi Arabia’s most prestigious football tournament.