Ahli were given a bye from the round of 64, where Egyptian league runners up Zamalek will face Kenyan outfit Ulinzi Stars.

Holders TP Mazembe will face the winner of the match between Comoros' Elan Mitsoudje and Simba of Tanzania.

In the African Confederation Cup, Ismaili will meet either Aviacao of Angola or Sofapaka from Kenya in the round of 32.

Egypt's other Confederation Cup representative Harras Hodoud will also play directly in the round of 32, facing either Young Africans of Tanzania or Ethiopia's Dedebit.