The 2018 Girabola was the 40th season of top-tier football in Angola. The season ran from 10 February to 2 September 2018.Angola 2018, RSSSF.com
The league comprised 16 teams, the bottom three of which were relegated to the 2019 Provincial stages.
Primeiro de Agosto won their third title in a row, qualifying to the 2018–19 CAF Champions League.
On an exceptional basis, on account of the Angola Cup not being contested this season, Petro de Luanda, the runner up, qualified to the 2018–19 CAF Confederation Cup.
Teams A total of 16 teams contested the league, including 13 sides from the 2017 season and three promoted from the 2017 Segundona - Cuando Cubango FC, Domant FC and Sporting de Cabinda.
On the other hand, Progresso da Lunda Sul, ASA and Santa Rita de Cássia were the last three teams of the 2017 season and will play in their respective provincial leagues seeking qualification for the 2018 2nd division qualifiers. Clube Desportivo Primeiro de Agosto were the defending champions from the 2017 season.
Changes from 2017 season Relegated: ASA, Progresso da Lunda Sul, Santa Rita de Cássia Promoted: Cuando Cubango FC, Domant FC, Sporting de Cabinda
J.G.M. withdrawal In late April, J.G.M. submitted a withdrawal request to the Angolan Football Federation citing financial reasons. The request was granted. As a result, all points won in games against J.G.M. were withdrawn.
FIFA penalties In May, FIFA has instructed the Angolan Football Federation that Kabuscorp should forfeit 6 points as a result of being in default to their former star player Rivaldo. In a weekly report issued by the Angolan federation, it is further stated that the club may be banned from official competition in case the claimant files a new complaint.
In June, FIFA again ruled that Kabuscorp forfeits 6 points in the League for being in default with TP Mazembe in the 2014 deal with DRC midfielder Trésor Mputu.
In July, FIFA ruled that Progresso Associação do Sambizanga forfeits 6 points in the League for being in default with Ghanaian striker Raphael Kwaku Obeng.
Stadiums and locations
Team Home city Stadium Capacity 2017 season Académica do Lobito Lobito Estádio do Buraco 15,00012th in Girabola Bravos do Maquis Luena Estádio Mundunduleno 4,30011th in Girabola Cuando Cubango FC Menongue Campo Municipal 5,0002nd in Segundona Desportivo da Huíla Lubango Estádio do Ferroviário da Huíla 25,0009th in Girabola Domant FC Caxito Estádio Municipal 5,0001st in Segundona Interclube Luanda Estádio 22 de Junho 7,0006th in Girabola J.G.M. Huambo Estádio dos Kurikutelas 5,00013th in Girabola Kabuscorp Luanda Estádio dos Coqueiros 12,0004th in Girabola Petro de Luanda Luanda Estádio 11 de Novembro 50,0002nd in Girabola Primeiro de Agosto Luanda Estádio 11 de Novembro 50,000Girabola Champions Primeiro de Maio Benguela Estádio Edelfride Costa 6,00010th in Girabola Progresso do Sambizanga Luanda Estádio dos Coqueiros 12,0007th in Girabola Recreativo da Caála Caála Estádio Mártires da Canhala 12,0008th in Girabola Recreativo do Libolo Calulo Estádio Municipal 10,0005th in Girabola Sagrada Esperança Dundo Estádio Sagrada Esperança 8,0003rd in Girabola Sporting de Cabinda Cabinda Estádio do Tafe 9,0003rd in Segundona
League table
Results
Positions by round
Clubs season progress
Season statistics
Top scorers
RankScorerClubAppsGPG20 Goals1 AzulãoPetro Atlético25(1)0.7814 Goals2 MagrãoRec do Libolo131.0710 Goals3 NelitoKabuscorp22(5)0.404 CarecaBravos Maquis24(2)0.405 ManoInterclube270.379 Goals6 MabululuDomant FC250.368 Goals7 YanoProgresso19(2)0.408 Jacques1º de Agosto19(8)0.347 Goals9 CaleroKabuscorp8(12)0.5010 Ben TraoréSagrada18(2)0.3611 PedroInterclube18(7)0.3212 LionelDesportivo23(1)0.29
Hat-tricks Player For Against Result Ref Date Nelito Kabuscorp Sporting Cabinda 3-0 Azulão Petro Luanda Sporting Cabinda 3-1
Squad:Julião, Neblú, Tony Cabaça (GK)Bobo, Bonifácio, Dani, Guelor, Isaac, Natael, Paizo, Yisa (DF)Ary Papel, Buá, Geraldo, Gogoró, Macaia, Mário, Mingo Bile, Mongo, Nelson, Show (MF)Jacques, Fofó, Mabululu, Melono, Razaq, Vanilson (FW)Zoran Manojlović (Head Coach)
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