2018 Girabola
Season | 2018 |
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Champions | Primeiro de Agosto |
Relegated | Domant FC 1º de Maio J.G.M. |
CAF Champions League | Primeiro de Agosto (winner) |
CAF Confederation Cup | Petro de Luanda (runner-up) |
Matches played | 196 |
Goals scored | 399 (2.04 per match) |
Top goalscorer | Azulão (20) |
Biggest home win | Kabuscorp 5–0 Libolo (03 Mar 2018) Interclube 5–0 J.G.M. (21 Apr 2018) |
Biggest away win | Kabuscorp 0–5 D'Agosto (30 Jun 2018) |
Highest scoring | 1º Maio 4–3 Domant (4 Mar 2018) |
Longest winning run | 1º de Agosto (7) (18 Apr-30 May) |
Longest unbeaten run | 1º de Agosto (26) (11 Mar-02 Sep) |
Longest winless run | Domant FC (14) (13 Mar-30 Jun) |
Longest losing run | 1º de Maio (5) (18 Jul-05 Aug) |
← 2017 2018–19 → All statistics correct as of 2 September 2018. |
The 2018 Girabola was the 40th season of top-tier football in Angola. The season ran from 10 February to 2 September 2018.[1]
The league comprised 16 teams, the bottom three of which were relegated to the 2019 Provincial stages.
Primeiro de Agosto won their third title in a row, qualifying to the 2018–19 CAF Champions League.[2]
On an exceptional basis, on account of the Angola Cup not being contested this season, Petro de Luanda, the runner up, qualified to the 2018–19 CAF Confederation Cup.
Teams
[edit]A total of 16 teams contested the league, including 13 sides from the 2017 season and three promoted from the 2017 Segundona - Cuando Cubango FC, Domant FC and Sporting de Cabinda.
On the other hand, Progresso da Lunda Sul, ASA and Santa Rita de Cássia were the last three teams of the 2017 season and will play in their respective provincial leagues seeking qualification for the 2018 2nd division qualifiers. Clube Desportivo Primeiro de Agosto were the defending champions from the 2017 season.
Changes from 2017 season
[edit]Relegated: ASA, Progresso da Lunda Sul, Santa Rita de Cássia
Promoted: Cuando Cubango FC, Domant FC, Sporting de Cabinda
J.G.M. withdrawal
[edit]In late April, J.G.M. submitted a withdrawal request to the Angolan Football Federation citing financial reasons. The request was granted. As a result, all points won in games against J.G.M. were withdrawn.[3]
FIFA penalties
[edit]In May, FIFA has instructed the Angolan Football Federation that Kabuscorp should forfeit 6 points as a result of being in default to their former star player Rivaldo. In a weekly report issued by the Angolan federation, it is further stated that the club may be banned from official competition in case the claimant files a new complaint.[4]
In June, FIFA again ruled that Kabuscorp forfeits 6 points in the League for being in default with TP Mazembe in the 2014 deal with DRC midfielder Trésor Mputu.[5]
In July, FIFA ruled that Progresso Associação do Sambizanga forfeits 6 points in the League for being in default with Ghanaian striker Raphael Kwaku Obeng.[6][7]
Stadiums and locations
[edit]League table
[edit]Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
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1 | Primeiro de Agosto (C) | 28 | 15 | 12 | 1 | 31 | 8 | +23 | 57 | Qualification for Champions League |
2 | Petro de Luanda | 28 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 38 | 15 | +23 | 54 | Qualification for Confederation Cup[a] |
3 | Interclube | 28 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 32 | 23 | +9 | 42 | |
4 | Recreativo do Libolo | 28 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 28 | 26 | +2 | 40 | |
5 | Académica do Lobito | 28 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 19 | 21 | −2 | 38 | |
6 | Desportivo da Huíla | 28 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 17 | −1 | 36 | |
7 | Sagrada Esperança | 28 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 29 | 28 | +1 | 35 | |
8 | Bravos do Maquis | 28 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 23 | 27 | −4 | 34 | |
9 | Kabuscorp[b] | 28 | 13 | 5 | 10 | 42 | 38 | +4 | 32 | |
10 | Sporting de Cabinda | 28 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 21 | 26 | −5 | 32 | |
11 | Cuando Cubango FC | 28 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 18 | 28 | −10 | 31 | |
12 | Recreativo da Caála | 28 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 22 | 36 | −14 | 31 | |
13 | Progresso do Sambizanga[c] | 28 | 7 | 15 | 6 | 26 | 23 | +3 | 30 | |
14 | Domant FC (R) | 28 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 24 | 38 | −14 | 25 | Relegation to Provincial stages |
15 | Primeiro de Maio (R) | 28 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 23 | 38 | −15 | 22 | |
16 | J.G.M. (D) | 12 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 24 | −17 | 3 | Disqualified |
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; (D) Disqualified; (R) Relegated
Notes:
Results
[edit]Positions by round
[edit]Leader (2018–19 CAF Champions League) | |
Runner-up (2018–19 CAF Confederation Cup) | |
Relegation to 2019 Provincial stages |
Clubs season progress
[edit]Season statistics
[edit]Top scorers
[edit]- As of 2 September 2018
Rank | Scorer | Club | Apps | GPG |
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20 Goals | ||||
1 | ![]() | Petro Atlético | 25(1) | 0.78 |
14 Goals | ||||
2 | ![]() | Rec do Libolo | 13 | 1.07 |
10 Goals | ||||
3 | ![]() | Kabuscorp | 22(5) | 0.40 |
4 | ![]() | Bravos Maquis | 24(2) | 0.40 |
5 | ![]() | Interclube | 27 | 0.37 |
9 Goals | ||||
6 | ![]() | Domant FC | 25 | 0.36 |
8 Goals | ||||
7 | ![]() | Progresso | 19(2) | 0.40 |
8 | ![]() | 1º de Agosto | 19(8) | 0.34 |
7 Goals | ||||
9 | ![]() | Kabuscorp | 8(12) | 0.50 |
10 | ![]() | Sagrada | 18(2) | 0.36 |
11 | ![]() | Interclube | 18(7) | 0.32 |
12 | ![]() | Desportivo | 23(1) | 0.29 |
Hat-tricks
[edit]Player | For | Against | Result | Ref | Date |
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Nelito | Kabuscorp | Sporting Cabinda | 3-0 | [13] | 16 February 2018 |
Azulão | Petro Luanda | Sporting Cabinda | 3-1 | 24 May 2018 |
2018 Girabola winner |
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![]() Clube Desportivo Primeiro de Agosto 12th title |
Squad: Julião, Neblú, Tony Cabaça (GK) Bobo, Bonifácio, Dani, Guelor, Isaac, Natael, Paizo, Yisa (DF) Ary Papel, Buá, Geraldo, Gogoró, Macaia, Mário, Mingo Bile, Mongo, Nelson, Show (MF) Jacques, Fofó, Mabululu, Melono, Razaq, Vanilson (FW) Zoran Manojlović (Head Coach) |
Top Scorer |
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References
[edit]- ^ Angola 2018, RSSSF.com
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- ^ "Girabola2018: Kabuscorp perde seis pontos na classificação" (in Portuguese). ANGOP.com. 4 May 2018.
- ^ "Girabola2018: FIFA volta a sancionar Kabuscopr com perda de pontos" (in Portuguese). ANGOP.com. 8 June 2018. Archived from the original on 11 June 2018. Retrieved 9 June 2018.
- ^ "FIFA order Angolan club to pay former Hearts of Oak player". pulse.com.gh. 14 Dec 2017.
- ^ "Girabola2018: Dívida retira pontos ao Progresso" (in Portuguese). ANGOP.com. 13 Jul 2018.
- ^ "Girabola2018: Kabuscorp perde seis pontos na classificação" (in Portuguese). ANGOP.com. 4 May 2018.
- ^ "Girabola2018: FIFA volta a sancionar Kabuscopr com perda de pontos" (in Portuguese). ANGOP.com. 8 Jun 2018.
- ^ "FIFA order Angolan club to pay former Hearts of Oak player". pulse.com.gh. 14 Dec 2017.
- ^ "Girabola2018: Dívida retira pontos ao Progresso" (in Portuguese). ANGOP.com. 13 Jul 2018.
- ^ "Melhores marcadores". Retrieved 23 Feb 2018.
- ^ "Girabola2018: Kabuscorp vence Sporting de Cabinda (3-0)" (in Portuguese). ANGOP.com. 16 Feb 2018. Retrieved 23 Feb 2018.