FIFA’s new chief Gianni Infantino has chosen South Sudan his one of his first official international trips since his election as head of football’s world governing body last month.
Photos show him arriving in the capital, Juba, where he opened the office of the South Sudanese Football Association this morning.
He is expected to meet President Salva Kiir later and attend South Sudan’s African Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin.
Officials dressed Mr Infantino in traditional robes and made him dance, AFP news agency reports.
Infantino was also presented with a cake by his hosts to celebrate his 46th birthday, which coincides with the visit.
