A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | CH | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9
| Season | 2018–19 |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 236 |
| Goals scored | 491 (2.08 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Mabululu (14) |
| Biggest home win | D'Agosto 5–0 Sta Rita (01 Dec 2018) |
| Biggest away win | Sporting 0–3 Progresso (03 Nov 2018) ASA 0–3 1º Agosto (22 Nov 2018) |
| Highest scoring | C.Cubango 3–4 Sta Rita (30 Dec 2018) |
| Longest winning run | Desportivo (7) (18 Dec–26 Jan) |
| Longest unbeaten run | 1º Agosto (30) (30 Oct–19 May) |
| Longest winless run | Sporting (15) (29 Dec–3 Apr) |
| Longest losing run | (4)Six teams |
← 2018 2019–20 →
All statistics correct as of 19 May 2019. | |
The 2018–19 Girabola was the 41st season of top-tier football in Angola. The season was held from 27 October 2018 to 19 May 2019.[1]
The league was contested by 16 teams and the bottom three teams were relegated to the 2020 Provincial stages.
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.[2]
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 (ex-Bikuku 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 played in their respective provincial leagues seeking qualification for the 2019–20 2nd division qualifiers. Clube Desportivo Primeiro de Agosto were the defending champions from the 2018 season.
Changes from 2018 season
Relegated: Domant FC, J.G.M., Primeiro de Maio
Promoted: ASA, Saurimo FC (ex-Bikuku FC), Santa Rita de Cássia
FAF penalties
- As a result of a match-fixing investigation launched by the Angolan Football Federation (FAF) on the 17th round match between Desportivo da Huila and 1º de Agosto, each team forfeited 3 points and a $5,000 fine.[3]
- Kabuscorp do Palanca forfeited 9 points, for failing to address payment claims by a total 6 former employees (including players, technical and medical staff), following a 15-day deadline stipulated by FAF.
- Bravos do Maquis forfeited 3 points, for failing to address payment claims by former player Silvino Assete, following a 15-day deadline stipulated by FAF.
FIFA penalty
The Angolan Football Federation was instructed by FIFA to relegate Kabuscorp for failing to meet payment claims by former player Rivaldo.[4][5] 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[6][7]
Stadiums and locations
- ^ In major/risky matches such as those involving 1º de Agosto, Petro de Luanda and Kabuscorp, they play at the Estádio de Ombaka as their home court.
- ^ Cuando Cubango FC played their home games in the city of Kuito as their home court in Menongue is undergoing some repairs after being ruled unfit by a FAF inspection.
- ^ Formerly Bikuku FC
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation[a] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Primeiro de Agosto[b] (C) | 30 | 20 | 10 | 0 | 51 | 9 | +42 | 67 | Qualification for Champions League |
| 2 | Petro de Luanda | 30 | 19 | 7 | 4 | 40 | 15 | +25 | 64 | |
| 3 | Desportivo da Huíla[b] | 30 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 36 | 25 | +11 | 50 | |
| 4 | Kabuscorp[c] (R) | 30 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 35 | 26 | +9 | 49 | Relegation to Provincial stages |
| 5 | Interclube | 30 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 27 | 22 | +5 | 44 | |
| 6 | Sagrada Esperança | 30 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 31 | 26 | +5 | 41 | |
| 7 | Progresso do Sambizanga | 30 | 9 | 13 | 8 | 33 | 29 | +4 | 40 | |
| 8 | Recreativo do Libolo | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 31 | 30 | +1 | 39 | |
| 9 | Recreativo da Caála | 30 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 30 | 34 | −4 | 37 | |
| 10 | Bravos do Maquis[d] | 30 | 7 | 15 | 8 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 33 | |
| 11 | Santa Rita de Cássia | 30 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 32 | 41 | −9 | 32 | |
| 12 | Académica do Lobito | 30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 23 | 29 | −6 | 31 | |
| 13 | Sporting de Cabinda | 30 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 30 | 43 | −13 | 30 | |
| 14 | Cuando Cubango FC[e] | 30 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 30 | 51 | −21 | 26[f] | |
| 15 | ASA (R) | 30 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 26 | 48 | −22 | 26[f] | Relegation to Provincial stages |
| 16 | Saurimo FC (R) | 30 | 5 | 6 | 19 | 20 | 47 | −27 | 21 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goal difference; 5) Goals scored; 6) Fair-play points; 7) Play-off.
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Notes:
- ^ No teams enter the Confederation Cup. Desportivo da Huíla are Angola Cup runners-up (Primeiro de Agosto are cup winners) but declined to participate,[8] while Kabuscorp were relegated and thus not eligible.
- ^ a b Primeiro de Agosto and Desportivo da Huíla forfeited 3 points on suspicion of match-fixing on the 17th round match.[9]
- ^ Kabuscorp had forfeited 9 points as a result of payment default. On appeal, after the plaintiffs dropped their claims, all points were restored. Regarding their dispute with former player Rivaldo, the club was ordered to be relegated by FIFA for failing to pay the outstanding debt within the established deadline.[10]
- ^ Bravos do Maquis forfeited 3 points as a result of payment default.
- ^ Cuando Cubango FC were originally relegated, but remained in Girabola due to Kabuscorp's relegation.
- ^ a b Head-to-head results: C.Cubango 2, ASA 1; ASA 2 C.Cubango 2.