Gedo, speaking to MBC Masr, ranked Al Ahly as the number one favorite to lift the trophy, followed by Pyramids FC in second place and Sudan's Al Hilal in third. The former Egypt international emphasized Pyramids' strong and competitive season across all fronts.
He also noted the difference between group stage and knockout rounds, expressing confidence in Pyramids' ability to overcome their quarter-final clash against Morocco's AS FAR. Meanwhile, Al Ahly will face Espérance Sportive de Tunis in the quarter-finals.