AS part of this weekend's Globe to Globe music festival at Clayton South, soccer players from Clayton and Noble Park and a Victoria Police side will contest the City of Kingston's inaugural Globe to Globe 'World Cup'.

The game isn't just for kicks. The aim of the tournament is to 'build bridges', but three East African sides - Cleeland United, South East United and Aromo - will be fighting hard for an alluring prize: the chance to play recognised football.

The winning side receives fully paid registration for a 16-member team to play Football Federation Victoria thirds, a set of team jerseys and soccer balls.

Cleeland United's Michael Banzoro, of Clayton, was confident his homeless but talented side could win, but less certain of finding a home ground.

"If we can get a ground and a sponsor, our aim is to play third division in the Federation."

He said the side's request for a home pitch had been knocked back twice by the City of Greater Dandenong because of a shortage of grounds. Instead, the side meets on weekends for social playoffs against local sides at Cleeland Secondary College.

Banzoro said soccer was a positive diversion for the young players, who he claimed were capable of A-League or international standard.

"We all love soccer. After work we go to the ground for a game with the boys.

"We give them [a model] for good behaviour in the community. Everyone in the team must respect each other. We know this is our second home."

Banzoro played for the Sudanese national team, and raved about the side's talent, including Julet up forward who scored at least two goals per match, defenders Stuart and Isaac, Cofi in midfield, goalkeeper Mattal and strikers Lawrence and himself.

"We're a very strong team in this area. Everyone's scared of our team. When we organise a match, everyone comes out to watch Cleeland."

Sergeant Kevin Bond, of Victoria Police, said the cup would be a chance for the police to promote themselves in the East African community.

"There's been a few negative stories and things happening the past 12 months. This is a chance for us to meet in a positive manner."

The games are at Namatjira Park, Springs Road, Clayton South, on Saturday and Sunday from 1pm.