File Photo: Ahly's Forward Nejc Gradisar in action during the match against Mamelodi Sundowns. Photo courtesy of Ahly.
The Red Devils, a record 12-time winners of the competition, were granted a bye in the opening round after topping the continental rankings with 78 points.
Aigle Noir progressed on the away goal rule after drawing 1-1 with ASAS of Djibouti on aggregate after the first leg ended in a goalless draw in Djibouti.
Ntirwaza Sudi put the hosts ahead from the spot in first-half stoppage time, before Sostene Ndayikengurukiye equalised in the 64th minute.
The Burundian side made their only Champions League appearance in 2020, where they exited from the preliminary round.
The first leg of the round of 32 will be played between 17 and 19 October, with the return set for 24 to 26 October.
Meanwhile, defending champions Pyramids FC will face Rwanda’s APR in the first preliminary round, on 1 and 5 October.
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