2018–19 Girabola


The 2018–19 Girabola is the 41st season of top-tier football in Angola. The season will run from 27 October 2018 to 19 May 2019.
The league comprises 16 teams, the bottom three of which will be relegated to the 2020 Provincial stages.
The winner and the runner-up qualify to the 2019–20 CAF Champions League whereas the 3rd placed team qualifies to the 2019–20 CAF Confederation Cup.
In the 13th round match between Saurimo FC and ASA, the home team goal-keeper Anselmo, felt confident enough to leave his goal unguarded and shoot a free kick that had been awarded for his team, 25 minutes into the game. His confidence paid off as he scored the only goal in the home team's 1-0 win, something unheard of in Angolan football.

Teams

A total of 16 teams contested the league, including 13 sides from the 2018 season and three promoted from the 2018 Segundona - ASA, Saurimo FC and Santa Rita de Cássia.
On the other hand, Domant FC, J.G.M. and Primeiro de Maio were the last three teams of the 2018 season and will play in their respective provincial leagues seeking qualification for the 2019–20 2nd division qualifiers. Clube Desportivo Primeiro de Agosto are the defending champions from the 2018 season.

Changes from 2018 season

Relegated: Domant FC, J.G.M., Primeiro de Maio
Promoted: ASA, Saurimo FC, Santa Rita de Cássia

FAF penalties

The Angolan Football Federation was instructed by FIFA to relegate Kabuscorp for failing to meet payment claims by former player Rivaldo. Even though the debt has reportedly been paid in full, Kabuscorp failed to pay within the established deadline. The club faced a second relegation penalty regarding their dispute with TP Mazembe

Stadiums and locations

TeamHome cityStadiumCapacity2018 season
Académica do LobitoLobitoEstádio do Buraco 15,0005th in Girabola
ASALuandaEstádio dos Coqueiros12,0001st in Segundona
Bravos do MaquisLuenaEstádio Mundunduleno4,3008th in Girabola
Cuando Cubango FCKuitoEstádio dos Eucaliptos 3,30011th in Girabola
Desportivo da HuílaLubangoEstádio do Ferroviário da Huíla25,0006th in Girabola
InterclubeLuandaEstádio 22 de Junho7,0003rd in Girabola
KabuscorpLuandaEstádio dos Coqueiros12,0009th in Girabola
Petro de LuandaLuandaEstádio 11 de Novembro50,0002nd in Girabola
Primeiro de AgostoLuandaEstádio 11 de Novembro50,000Girabola Champions
Progresso do SambizangaLuandaEstádio dos Coqueiros12,00013th in Girabola
Recreativo da CaálaCaálaEstádio Mártires da Canhala8,00012th in Girabola
Recreativo do LiboloCaluloEstádio Municipal5,0004th in Girabola
Sagrada EsperançaDundoEstádio Sagrada Esperança8,0007th in Girabola
Santa Rita de CássiaUígeEstádio 4 de Janeiro12,0003rd in Segundona
Saurimo FC SaurimoEstádio das Mangueiras7,5002nd in Segundona
Sporting de CabindaCabindaEstádio do Tafe9,00010th in Girabola

League table

Results

Positions by round

Clubs season progress

Statistics

Top scorers

RankScorerClubAppsGoals
1 Mabululu1º de Agosto2214
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2 AzulãoPetro de Luanda2513
3 ChicoBravos do Maquis2713
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4 LionelDesportivo da Huíla2612
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5 JiresseSagrada Esperança2110
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6 TonyPetro de Luanda219
7 DaddyKabuscorp299

Hat-tricks

PlayerForAgainstDate
TonyPetro de LuandaProgresso Sambizanga3-0 1529 1 2019
KayaRec do LiboloCuando Cubango FC3-1 152 2 2019
ChicoBravos do MaquisSta Rita de Cássia3-2 189 3 2019
AzulãoPetro de LuandaKabuscorp1-4 2413 4 2019

Squad:
Neblú, Nsesani, Tony Cabaça '
Bobo, Bonifácio, Dani, Isaac, Mingo Bile, Natael, Paizo, Yisa '
Aquino, Ary Papel, Buá, Cirilo, Kila, Macaia, Mário, Mongo, Nelson, Show '
Dago, Mabululu, Melono, Vanilson, Zito '
Dragan Jović