| Countries | Angola |
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| Confederation | CAF |
| Founded | 1979 |
| Number of teams | 14 |
| Relegation to | Angolan Second Division |
| Level on pyramid | Level 1 |
| Domestic cup(s) | Angolan Cup Angolan SuperCup |
| International cup(s) | Champions League Confederation Cup |
| Current champions | Petro Atlético (2009) |
| Most championships | Petro Atlético (15) |
| Website | www.girabola.com |
Girabola (or Angolan Championship) is the top division of Angolan football (soccer), and it is organized by the Angolan Football Federation.[1]
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History
In 1979, the competition's first edition was played. It was disputed by 24 teams divided in four groups of six teams each. Clubs from all provinces of the country disputed the competition.
In 1980, the competition was contested by the fourteen best placed clubs of the previous season. The last edition disputed by fourteen clubs was in 1990.
In 1991 and in 1992, sixteen clubs competed in the first division.
In 1993 and in 1994, the number of clubs disputing the first division was reduced to twelve teams.
From 1995 onwards the competition is again disputed by fourteen clubs. In 1995, the point system was changed, the match winner win three points, instead of two.
Girabola - Teams in the league - 2009
- ASA, Luanda
- Benfica Luanda, Luanda
- Desportivo Huila, Huila
- Inter, Luanda
- Kabuscorp do Palanca, Luanda
- GD Libolo, Cuanza-Sul
- Onze Bravos do Maqui, Luena
- Petro Luanda, Luanda
- Primeiro de Agosto, Luanda
- Primeiro de Maio, Benguela
- Santos. Luanda
- Académica Lobito, Lobito
- Kwanda Soyo, Soyo
- Caála, Huambo
Relegated in 2008:
List of champions
Colonial champions
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Since independence
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Titles by team
- Petro Atlético 15 times
- Primeiro de Agosto 9 times
- Aviação 3 times
- Primeiro de Maio 2 times
- Sagrada Esperança 1 time
- Inter de Luanda: 1 time
Topscorers
| Year | Best scorers | Team | Goals |
| 1979 | João Machado | Diabos Verdes | 18 |
| 1980 | Carlos Alves | 1º de Agosto | 29 |
| 1981 | Maluca | 1º de Maio | 20 |
| 1982 | Jesus | Petro Luanda | 21 |
| 1983 | Maluca | 1º de Maio | 17 |
| 1984 | Jesus | Petro Luanda | 22 |
| 1985 | Jesus | Petro Luanda | 19 |
| 1986 | Túbia | Inter Luanda | 20 |
| 1987 | Mavó | Ferroviário Huíla | 20 |
| 1988 | Manuel | 1º de Agosto | 16 |
| 1989 | André | Desportivo da Cuca | 18 |
| 1990 | Mona | Petro Luanda | 17 |
| 1991 | Amaral Aleixo | Sagrada Esperança | 23 |
| 1992 | Amaral Aleixo | Petro Luanda | 20 |
| 1993 | Serginho | Desportivo da Eka | 14 |
| 1994 | Kabongo | Sonangol do Namibe | 16 |
| 1995 | Serginho | Desportivo da Eka | 19 |
| 1996 | César Caná | Académica do Lobito | 15 |
| 1997 | Zé Neli | Petro Huambo | 12 |
| 1998 | Betinho | Petro Luanda | 14 |
| 1999 | Isaac | 1º de Agosto | 16 |
| 2000 | Blanchard | Benfica Luanda | 19 |
| 2001 | Flávio Amado | Petro Luanda | 23 |
| 2002 | Flávio Amado | Petro Luanda | 16 |
| 2003 | André | Inter Luanda | 12 |
| 2004 | Love Kabungula | ASA | 17 |
| 2005 | Love Kabungula | ASA | 13 |
| 2006 | Manucho Gonçalves | Petro Luanda | 16 |
| 2007 | Manucho Gonçalves | Petro Luanda | 14 |
| 2008 | Santana | Petro Luanda | 20 |
References
External links
- Girabola.com - Updated Standings and News
- Girabola 2008 Season Schedule
- Overview page, at RSSSF
- 1979 edition, at RSSSF
- Portal Futebol: Girabola
- 2006/07 season at RSSSF
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