Grimsby City striker Otis Khan stays constructive in regards to the prospects of returning to the Pakistan workforce, regardless of being prevented from that includes in a World Cup qualifier earlier this month.
Khan, 28, was advised two hours earlier than kick-off that he wouldn’t be capable of play in opposition to Cambodia.
He had beforehand made his debut in opposition to Mauritius, however a question about eligibility pressured him to overlook out.
“I am positive it will likely be resolved,” Khan advised BBC Radio Humberside.
“The dialog has been constructive. Issues are trying nicely in the intervening time. I’ve bought a Pakistani passport and an id card.
“Fifa must get a number of extra letters and paperwork from the Pakistani authorities, and I am positive it’s going to be resolved.”
Khan’s case is being pushed by the Pakistan Soccer Federation (PFF), who not too long ago appointed London-born coach Stephen Constantine as supervisor.
The PFF stated in an announcement after Khan was prevented from taking part in in opposition to Cambodia: “The problem revolves round a selected requirement that one in every of Otis’ grandparents will need to have been born in Pakistan.
“In his case, his grandfather was born in Delhi, British India, previous to the partition and subsequently migrated to Pakistan, like hundreds of thousands of others. Fifa has neither confirmed his ineligibility nor definitively declared him eligible, and their choice stays pending.
“We wish to emphasise that we’re actively collaborating with Fifa to handle this matter comprehensively.”
Pakistan gained their first spherical, second leg qualifier in opposition to Cambodia and have now been positioned in a gaggle with Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Tajikistan of their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
“It is a high-priority case,” Khan added. “They’ve reassured me that they are trying into it and doing every part they probably can, Fifa and the Pakistani authorities.
“The following recreation arising is three or 4 weeks away so it is greater than sufficient time to get it performed.”
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