Karachi, Sep 9 - Pakistan cricket captain Younis Khan will be his country's football ambassador in the 2010 FIFA World Cup finals in South Africa, officials announced here Wednesday.

Faisal Saleh Hayat, president of the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) said Wednesday that Younis expressed his interest to attend next year's football World Cup.

'The interest Younis has shown in Pakistan football is great news for us,' said Hayat, a former federal minister. 'He is our cricket captain and can help raise the profile of Pakistani football,' he added.

The PFF chief said that Younis, who is a huge football fan, expressed his desire to attend the 2010 FIFA World Cup during a recent meeting with him. 'We would love to take him with us to South Africa,' said Hayat.

'He will be representing Pakistan there and we look forward to it.