1997 Girabola
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| Season | 1997 (–) |
|---|---|
| Champions | Petro Luanda |
| Relegated | Benfica 1º de Maio |
| 1997 CAF Champions League | Petro Luanda (Girabola winner) |
| 1997 CAF Cup | Sagrada (Girabola 2nd place) |
| Matches played | 210 |
| Top goalscorer | Zé Neli (12 goals) |
← 1996 1998 → | |
The 1996 Girabola was the 19th season of top-tier football competition in Angola. Primeiro de Agosto were the defending champions.
The league comprised 14 teams, the bottom two of which were relegated.
Petro de Luanda were crowned champions, winning their 11th title, while Benfica do Huambo and Primeiro de Maio were relegated.
Zé Neli of Petro do Huambo finished as the top scorer with 12 goals.
Changes from the 1996 season[edit]
Relegated: Nacional de Benguela
Promoted: FC de Cabinda, Kabuscorp, Sonangol do Namibe
Locations of the 1997 Girabola teams
League table[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Petro de Luanda (C) | 26 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 46 | 20 | +26 | 54 | Qualification for Champions League |
| 2 | Sagrada Esperança | 26 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 41 | 26 | +15 | 50 | Qualification for CAF Cup |
| 3 | Sonangol do Namibe[a] | 26 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 33 | 25 | +8 | 39 | |
| 4 | Primeiro de Agosto | 26 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 35 | 29 | +6 | 37 | |
| 5 | Petro do Huambo | 26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 30 | 32 | −2 | 35 | |
| 6 | Rangol[b] | 26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 32 | 25 | +7 | 35 | |
| 7 | Kabuscorp | 26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 35 | 37 | −2 | 35 | |
| 8 | ASA | 26 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 25 | 29 | −4 | 35 | |
| 9 | Académica do Lobito | 26 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 25 | 29 | −4 | 33 | |
| 10 | FC de Cabinda | 26 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 31 | 33 | −2 | 31 | |
| 11 | Progresso do Sambizanga | 26 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 28 | 34 | −6 | 29 | |
| 12 | Independente do Tômbwa | 26 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 23 | 35 | −12 | 29 | |
| 13 | Benfica do Huambo (R) | 26 | 8 | 3 | 15 | 21 | 37 | −16 | 27 | Relegation to Provincial stages |
| 14 | Primeiro de Maio (R) | 26 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 32 | 50 | −18 | 25 |
Updated to match(es) played on 22 November 1997. 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:
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:
Results[edit]
Season statistics[edit]
Top scorer[edit]
Zé Neli
Champions[edit]
| 1997 Girabola winner |
|---|
 Atlético Petróleos de Luanda 11th title |
Squad: Amaral, Aurélio, Betinho, Bodunha, Cacharamba, Chico Dinis, Delgado, Guedes, Gui, Joãozinho, Jonas, Langa, Maninho, Marito, Minhas, Nelo Bumba, Paulo Dias, Zico
Head coach: Jorge Ferreira
Head coach: Jorge Ferreira