The Oman Football League has confirmed the fixtures for the Round of 16 of the 55th His Majesty the Sultan's Cup, with eight knockout matches scheduled from November 27 to 29.
The opening day on November 27 will see Sohar face Al Mudhaibi at Sohar Sports Complex at 4:40 pm, followed by an anticipated clash between 11-time champions Dhofar and nine-time winners Fanja at Al Saada Sports Complex at 7:40 pm.
Three matches are scheduled for November 28. Bahla meet Majees in Nizwa at 4:40 pm, Oman Club face Sur at Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex at 5:50 pm, while Al Nasr take on Al Musannah in Salalah at 7:40 pm.
On November 29, defending champions Al Nahda begin their title defence against Samail in Nizwa at 4:40 pm. Ibri face Al Shabab at Ibri Sports Complex at 5:55 pm, before Seeb host Saham at 7:40 pm.
The Round of 16 will follow a single-match knockout format, with extra time and penalties deciding tied encounters. The quarterfinals and semifinals will be played over two legs.
Al Nahda claimed their second title last season after defeating Oman Club 2-0 in the final.
The competition features 23 clubs, with nine qualifying directly for the Round of 16 and seven advancing through preliminary matches.
The champions will receive RO155,000 and earn a place in the AFC Champions League Two, subject to qualification regulations.
Dhofar lead the competition's all-time honours list with 11 titles, followed by Fanja with nine.
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