With Wali Mohammad, WIFA assistant secretary, reportedly outstation, Shahazabad Shah, chairman of Super Division sub-committee, informed the press after the meeting that Mahindras are sticking to their stand that WIFA assistant secretary had allowed them to play Ansari. He added that the sub-committee will ask Mohammad to provide a written statement permitting Mahindras to play Ansari. Mahindras coach SS Hakim, however, attended the meeting. Speaking to The Indian Express he said: ``The transfer papers were sent to AIFF by Ansari and WIFA permitted us to play him. Why were objections raised after solong?''

The sub-committee, however, took a decision on Shahid Iqbal who plays for Union Bank of India. His transfer from a rival Nagpur body was not cleared by the district body. The Super Division committee have allowed Iqbal to continue playing in the Super Division. The sub-committee will meet again on Sept 13.