Tunisia beat Egypt and Algeria beat Togo.
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.
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Uganda's KCCA beat Nigeria's Rivers United.
Beira and Zanaco earn narrow wins
DAY 01
Match 01
Morocco vs Comoros 2:0
FACTS
Goals Morocco
Brahim Díaz (55')
A. El Kaabi (74')
Assists
Morocco,N. Mazraoui (55')
A. Salah-Eddine (74')
Comoros
Morocco