Ghana FA vice-president George Afriyie was left thrilled with the massive attendance during the CAF Champions League clash between Ashantigold and against MO Bejaia in Obuasi on Sunday.

The 20, 000 capacity stadium was filled to the brim, exceeding the expectation of several local fans.

Officials of the Ghanaian side have been praised to the high heavens after spearheading a strategic campaign to get fans to fill the stadium.

And Ghana FA vice-president George Afriyie has pats the miners on the shoulders, insisting local footall is very much alive.

“I think that we can put up a massive organisation and if you look at the attendance at the [Len Clay] Stadium, it means that there’s hope for our local football,” Afriyie told JoyFM.

“Contrary to what people are saying, I can assure you that local football is not dead. It needs to be done by the clubs.

“In this regard, I’ve already commended the Ashgold leadership. Everything you saw on Sunday was put together by the Ashgold team. I here in Dawu [where Hearts of Oak played Dreams FC on Sunday], the same thing happened with the crowd.

“It’s about the leadership. It’s about the people who are leading the frontlines. They need to work.”