Girabola (or Angolan Championship) is the top division of Angolan football (soccer), and it is organized by the Angolan Football Federation.[1]
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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:
[edit] List of champions
[edit] Colonial champions
[edit] Since independence
[edit] Titles by team
[edit] Topscorers
[edit] References
- ^ Bravos do Maquis Seek Three Points In Girabola-2006
[edit] External links
