Hackney Wick FC just announced a new tournament to find the best young ballers in London.

The first ever 32 Boro Cup will bring together 32 youth teams from across London – one from each of the city's boroughs – in a giant two-day tournament, hosted at Wanstead Flats in East London. In addition to the competition, the event will also double as a jobs fair connecting young players to prospective employers and trainers.

The tournament is the latest initiative from Hackney Wick FC to unite London's next generation and increase their aspirations through sport. Since 2015, club founder Bobby Kasanga has made The Wickers the symbol of anti-youth violence activism in London – getting kids off the streets to kick ball instead. The club is run entirely by volunteers, with 230 active players across 18 teams of differing age groups.

Speaking about the decision to host the 32 Boro Cup, Bobby said:

"The reason behind the tournament is to highlight to the youths that they are one and the same people, and that gang rivalry needs to stop. We want to make London feel fluid with no restrictions on where a young person can travel. This event will double up as a jobs fair as we will be bringing over organisations from various backgrounds to give opportunities for employment and training."

The 32 Boro Cup goes down on July 20th and 21st. Keep it locked to VERSUS to find out more, and get the latest around Hackney Wick FC's annual all-star Think Outside the Blox charity match.