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.Angola 2018/19, RSSSF.com
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.
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. 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. 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
Stadiums and locations
Team Home city Stadium Capacity 2018 season Académica do Lobito Lobito Estádio do Buraco 15,0005th in Girabola ASA Luanda Estádio dos Coqueiros 12,0001st in Segundona Bravos do Maquis Luena Estádio Mundunduleno 4,3008th in Girabola Cuando Cubango FC Kuito Estádio dos Eucaliptos 3,30011th in Girabola Desportivo da Huíla Lubango Estádio do Ferroviário da Huíla 25,0006th in Girabola Interclube Luanda Estádio 22 de Junho 7,0003rd in Girabola Kabuscorp Luanda Estádio dos Coqueiros 12,0009th 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 Progresso do Sambizanga Luanda Estádio dos Coqueiros 12,00013th in Girabola Recreativo da Caála Caála Estádio Mártires da Canhala 8,00012th in Girabola Recreativo do Libolo Calulo Estádio Municipal 5,0004th in Girabola Sagrada Esperança Dundo Estádio Sagrada Esperança 8,0007th in Girabola Santa Rita de Cássia Uíge Estádio 4 de Janeiro 12,0003rd in Segundona Saurimo FC Saurimo Estádio das Mangueiras 7,5002nd in Segundona Sporting de Cabinda Cabinda Estádio do Tafe 9,00010th in Girabola
League table
Results
Positions by round
Clubs season progress
Statistics Top scorers
RankScorerClubAppsGoals1 Mabululu1º de Agosto22(4)142 AzulãoPetro de Luanda25(1)133 ChicoBravos do Maquis27(2)4 LionelDesportivo da Huíla26(2)125 JiresseSagrada Esperança21(3)106 TonyPetro de Luanda21(7)97 DaddyKabuscorp29
Hat-tricks
Player For Against Date Tony Petro de Luanda Progresso Sambizanga 3-0 (H) 15 Kaya Rec do Libolo Cuando Cubango FC 3-1 (H) 15 Chico Bravos do Maquis Sta Rita de Cássia 3-2 (H) 18 Azulão Petro de Luanda Kabuscorp 1-4 (A) 24
Squad:Neblú, Nsesani, Tony Cabaça (GK)Bobo, Bonifácio, Dani, Isaac, Mingo Bile, Natael, Paizo, Yisa (DF)Aquino, Ary Papel, Buá, Cirilo, Kila, Macaia, Mário, Mongo, Nelson, Show (MF)Dago, Mabululu, Melono, Vanilson, Zito (FW)Dragan Jović (Head Coach)
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