The president of the world football governing body, FIFA on Wednesday inaugurated headquarter of South Sudan Football Association in Juba.
Gianni Infantino says FIFA will cooperate with South Sudanese to develop football in the country, Radio Bakhita reports.
The priority is to build infrastructures, train football players and referees, Infantino says.
Chabur Goc Alere, the president of South Sudan Football Association earlier echoed challenges facing the country.
South Sudan will work with FIFA and CAF to address challenges including training of national coaches, Goc says.
South Sudan is the first country visited by the FIFA President Infantino since his election to office.
He succeeded Sepp Blatter who was banned from football activities last year.