By day, they help develop, build, run and support Maya’s payments and digital banking products for consumers and businesses. On the football field, the Maya team completed a perfect run to win the Corporate Division 3 Cup of the Corporate Football League 2026.
The squad was distinctly Maya, bringing together colleagues from product development, engineering, technology, data science, consumer business, credit, enterprise, strategic partnerships, marketing, corporate affairs and strategy and programs. Its cross-functional character reflects the dynamic, people-centric culture at Maya, the Philippines’ leading digital financial services platform.
Maya defeated Shopee, 3–1, in the final at the Atleta ’63 Turf Field in Bridgetowne, Pasig City. The victory capped an unbeaten campaign from July to August, with the team winning all nine matches, scoring 31 goals and conceding only three.
The team advanced through victories over UnionBank, Wells Fargo, Shopee, GCash, JPMorgan Chase, RCM and Globe before defeating UnionBank, 2–0, in the semifinals.
“We came from very different teams across Maya, but on the pitch everyone had one priority: do what the team needed,” said Mohamed Omar Mahmoud, Maya football team co-captain and senior strategic partnerships officer. “People showed up, trained hard and trusted one another. Going 9–0 was special, but the best part was winning it together.”
Respect for people is one of the four pillars of Maya’s environmental, social and governance framework. Maya’s people strategy brings together professional development, health and wellness, workplace safety, and employee engagement, reflecting its view that well-being is important to how people perform and grow.
Sports and shared-interest activities complement these programs by giving colleagues more ways to stay active, connect beyond their usual teams and build relationships across the organization.
“At Maya, engagement goes beyond formal workplace programs,” said Charee Lanza, Group Chief People Officer at Maya. “We want people to have opportunities to stay active, pursue shared interests and connect with colleagues they may not normally work with. This team showed how that energy, discipline and sense of ownership can bring people together.”
The Corporate Football League is an amateur football competition that brings together teams from companies and organizations across different industries. Its tournaments include corporate, mixed open and women’s categories, with corporate teams grouped into competitive divisions.
