The bus incident in Tizi Ouzou marred the friendly pre-match mood amid efforts from Algeria and Egypt to clear the air ahead of the crucial Champions League clash.

While Ahli have played down the incident, Kabylie chief Hannachi condemned the attack which he believes it was some schoolboy stuff.

"It was an individual act from an irresponsible kid. But the situation was contained and the teenager was arrested," he told Echoroukonline.

"The safety of our visitors is a priority for us. We do not accept any harm against them.

"In the name of all Algerians, I apologize for the incident and I promise that our Egyptian brothers will be fully protected."

Ahli, looking to dethrone Kabylie from the summit of Group B, received an exceptional welcome upon arriving in Tizi Ouzou at the weekend.

Meanwhile, Ahli chairman Hassan Hamdi denied that the club are intending to file a complaint to the CAF about the bus attack.