Gedo ranked Egyptian giants Al Ahly as the number one favorite to lift the trophy, with his own club Pyramids FC as the second most serious contender, and Sudan's Al Hilal in third place. The former Egypt international emphasized that Pyramids are having a strong and competitive season on all fronts, with both defensive solidity and attacking prowess boosting their continental ambitions.
The assistant coach noted the increased demands of knockout football compared to the group stage, requiring more tactical discipline and clinical finishing. Pyramids will face Morocco's AS FAR in the quarter-finals, a rematch of last season's encounter, while Al Ahly takes on Espérance Sportive de Tunis.