Welcome to MAP Games
MAP Games is the brainchild of Maimane Alfred Phiri which he started many years ago arranging an annual amateur football festival where teams from all across South Africa participate.
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About Map Games
The MAP Games are an annual amateur sports festival taking place in the township of Alexandra north east of Johannesburg
The games host 4 different sporting codes that see participants traveling from all across South Africa and bordering countries to participate in this prestigious tournament over the years.
The MAP Games have grown significantly since their inception in 2001 and currently have the biggest support base as compared to other programs of its kind. The games have over 250 teams in different sporting codes and over 10 000 athletes competing in the games year after year.
The MAP Games have over the years been seen as a spring board for amateur athletes to turn professional and some even go on to represent the National teams especially in the football category.
The MAP Games not only serve as a platform to showcase the best raw talent the country has to offer, but they also use sport as an effective tool to channel community programs for social development, social cohesion, deepening the gains of democracy and all round entertainment.
Upcoming Events
Check out the latest fixtures schedule here
Games were played on 2, 3 and 4 July 2019. The results can be viewed here
Dates to be advised soon
Check out the latest fixtures schedule here
Check out the latest fixtures schedule here
Check out the latest fixtures schedule here
Check out the latest fixtures schedule here
Sport Definitions
Youth Soccer
The aim of any youth soccer activity is to ultimately improve the football experience of those wishing to play the game.
Netball
Netball is a ball sport played by two teams of seven players. Its development, derived from early versions of basketball, began in England in the 1890’s and is played all over the world today.
Senior Men
Here the aim is to build the skills and capacities of the individuals playing in this league with the objective of football experience.
Ladies
Women’s football or women’s soccer, is the most prominent team sport played by women around the globe. It is played at the professional level in numerous countries throughout the world.
Youth Leagues
Youth leagues are built into a club competition rather than an individual club. The purpose of these leagues is to give young players experience in proper competition against other players that they will most likely end up playing with or against.
Football
Football is the world’s most popular sport, though the name of the sport is not universal. It is also known as soccer in the USA, Canada and elsewhere, and in other languages, you may find it referred to as futbol, bollfoer, calcio, fussball, labdarugó, podosfairiki and voetbal.
Soccer Rules
The official soccer rules are called the “Laws of the Game” and are revised annually and published by FIFA, which is the world soccer governing body. Youth organisations usually adjust the rules to fit children. For instance field sizes, ball sizes, length of games & rules vary by age group.