In an interview with MBC Masr, the former Egypt international ranked Al Ahly as the number one contender for the trophy. He placed Pyramids FC in second place, praising their strong and competitive season on all fronts, while Sudan's Al Hilal secured the third spot in his rankings.
Gedo emphasized the increased demands of knockout rounds compared to the group stage, requiring more focus, tactical discipline, and clinical finishing. Meanwhile, Al Ahly will face Espérance Sportive de Tunis in the quarter-finals, while Pyramids will take on Morocco's AS FAR in a repeat of last season's encounter.