Gedo ranked Egyptian giants Al Ahly as his top favorite, followed by his own club Pyramids FC in second place, and Sudan's Al Hilal in third position. The former Egypt international emphasized that Pyramids are having a strong season on all fronts, with competitive performances both defensively and offensively.
The assistant coach also noted the challenges of the knockout phase, requiring more tactical discipline and clinical finishing. Al Ahly will face Espérance Sportive de Tunis in the quarter-finals, while Pyramids will take on Morocco's AS FAR in a rematch of last season's encounter.