King’s Cup Quarterfinal Shockwaves: Ittihad Ready to Reel in Shabab as Conceição Earns First Domestic Win
The King’s Cup quarterfinal draw pairs Al Ittihad against Al Shabab in a heavyweight showdown. Ittihad advances 2-1 away over Al Nassr, with Benzema breaking the deadlock and Ouarr sealing it; Al Nassr replied through Angelo Gabriel. Al Shabab earned their spot with a hard-fought win over Al Zulfi. The piece also revisits historic meetings between the two clubs and notes Sérgio Conceição’s first domestic win with Ittihad as the cup progresses.