For the women's league, see Angolan Women's Football League.
Football league
Girabola
Founded
1979
Country
Angola
Confederation
CAF
Number of teams
16
Level on pyramid
1
Relegation to
Segundona
Domestic cup(s)
Taça de Angola SuperTaça de Angola
International cup(s)
Champions League Confederation Cup
Current champions
Petro Atlético (2022–23)
Most championships
Petro Atlético (17 titles)
Top goalscorer
Love (135 goals)
Website
girabola.com
Current: 2022–23 Girabola
Girabola,[1] or Campeonato Nacional de Futebol de Séniores Masculinos, is the top division of Angolan football. It is organized by the Angolan Football Federation.[2]
The term "Girabola" (literally "spin ball") is a creation of the nationalist, radio broadcaster and sports reporter Rui Carvalho, in 1972, at a time when the Angolan championship was still officially called "Campeonato do Estado Ultramarino de Angola". The name "Girabola" differentiated the competition from the other overseas provinces and was a subtle form of anti-colonial protest.[3]
The league winner and runner-up qualify for the CAF Champions League.
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^"Bravos do Maquis Seek Three Points In Girabola-2006". Archived from the original on 15 December 2007. Retrieved 28 February 2007.
^"Girabola resiste ao tempo". Jornal de Angola (in Portuguese). 11 March 2011. Archived from the original on 31 January 2019. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
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