1987_Girabola

1987 Girabola

1987 Girabola

Angola football league season


The 1987 Girabola was the ninth season of top-tier football competition in Angola. Atlético Petróleos de Luanda were the defending champions.

Quick Facts Season, Champions ...

The league comprised 14 teams, the bottom three of which were relegated.

Petro de Luanda were crowned champions, winning their 4th title, and second in a row, while Desportivo da Chela, Progresso do Sambizanga and União Sport do Bié were relegated.

Mavango Kiala aka Mavó of Ferroviário da Huíla finished as the top scorer with 20 goals.

Changes from the 1986 season

Relegated: Desportivo de Benguela, Inter da Lunda Sul, Leões de Luanda
Promoted: Dínamos do Kwanza Sul, Progresso do Sambizanga, União do Bié

League table

More information Pos, Team ...
Updated to match(es) played on 22 November 1987. Source: Girabola.com
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Goal difference; 5) Goals scored; 6) Fair-play points; 7) Play-off.
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. Name later changed to Interclube
  2. Name later reverted to its original ASA
  3. Name later reverted to its original Benfica do Huambo
  4. Name later reverted to its original Benfica do Lubango

Results

More information Home \ Away, DCH ...
Updated to match(es) played on 22 November 1987. Source: girabola.com
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
Notes:
  1. Petro de Luanda was awarded a 3–0 win

Season statistics

Scorers

More information R/T, DCH ...

Top scorer

  • Angola Mavango Kiala Mavó

Champions

 1987 Girabola winner 

Atlético Petróleos de Luanda
4th title
Squad: Abel, Antoninho, Avelino, Balalau, Chico Afonso, Jesus, Lúcio, Ndongala, Nejó, Paulão, Quim Sebas, Rasgado, Saavedra, Sto António, Wilson
Head coach: Antônio Clemente

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