1987 Girabola
| Season | 1987 (–) |
|---|---|
| Champions | Petro Luanda |
| Relegated | Desp Chela Progresso União Bié |
| 1988 African Cup of Champions Clubs | Petro Luanda (Girabola winner) |
| Matches played | 182 |
| Top goalscorer | Mavó (20 goals) |
← 1986 1988 → | |
The 1987 Girabola was the ninth season of top-tier football competition in Angola. Atlético Petróleos de Luanda were the defending 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
Dínamos
Locations of the 1987 Girabola teams
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Petro de Luanda (C) | 26 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 52 | 18 | +34 | 38 | Qualification for Champions Cup |
| 2 | Primeiro de Agosto | 26 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 47 | 27 | +20 | 35 | |
| 3 | Petro do Huambo | 26 | 11 | 12 | 3 | 44 | 23 | +21 | 34 | |
| 4 | Inter de Luanda[a] | 26 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 43 | 36 | +7 | 32 | |
| 5 | Ferroviário da Huíla | 26 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 41 | 38 | +3 | 30 | |
| 6 | FC de Cabinda | 26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 34 | 24 | +10 | 28 | |
| 7 | Sagrada Esperança | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 34 | 29 | +5 | 25 | |
| 8 | Primeiro de Maio | 26 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 28 | 31 | −3 | 25 | |
| 9 | TAAG[b] | 26 | 6 | 11 | 9 | 35 | 41 | −6 | 23 | |
| 10 | Dínamos do KS | 26 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 23 | 36 | −13 | 23 | |
| 11 | Mambroa[c] | 26 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 27 | 37 | −10 | 22 | |
| 12 | Progresso do Sambizanga (R) | 26 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 37 | 44 | −7 | 22 | Relegation to Provincial stages |
| 13 | Desportivo da Chela[d] (R) | 26 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 23 | 46 | −23 | 19 | |
| 14 | União do Bié (R) | 26 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 20 | 54 | −34 | 8 |
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:
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
Season statistics
Top scorer
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
Head Coach: Antônio Clemente