Gedo ranked Egyptian giants Al Ahly as the number one favorite to lift the trophy, followed by his own Pyramids FC team in second place, and Sudan's Al Hilal in third. He emphasized Pyramids' strong season across all fronts, boosting their continental ambitions.
The quarter-finals will see Al Ahly face Espérance Sportive de Tunis, while Pyramids will take on Morocco's AS FAR in a rematch of last season's encounter.