Speaking to MBC Masr, the former Egypt international ranked Al Ahly as the number one favorite, followed by his own club Pyramids FC, before mentioning Sudan's Al Hilal in third place. Gedo emphasized Pyramids' strong season and their ability to overcome the quarter-final hurdle against Morocco's AS FAR.
Meanwhile, Al Ahly will face Espérance Sportive de Tunis in their quarter-final match as the tournament enters the decisive knockout stage.