Former winners Nigeria, Ivory Coast and Zambia lose at home.
Kessie played for Ivory Coast at the U-17 World Cup in the UAE.
Mohamed Salah scored 15 goals in 31 Serie A games for Roma in 2016-17
Zanzibar was admitted as a full (CAF) member in March.
Saint George beat Vita Club, Ahly win over Wydad.
Holders TP Mazembe draw as Zesco United win at home.
all matches
Uganda's KCCA beat Nigeria's Rivers United.
Beira and Zanaco earn narrow wins
Mahrez announces he wants to leave Leicester City.
Group A
• 27 July: Vita Club vs Al Hilal 2:1
• 27 July: Zamalek vs TP Mazembe 0:0
Group B
• 25 July: Al-Ahly Benghazi vs Entente Setif 0:2
• 26 July: Sfaxien vs Esperance 1:0
Algeria
Congo DR
Libya
Sudan
Tunisia