1986 Girabola
| Season | 1986 (–) |
|---|---|
| Champions | Petro Luanda |
| Relegated | Desportivo Inter LS Leões |
| 1987 African Cup of Champions Clubs | Petro Luanda (Girabola winner) |
| Matches played | 182 |
| Top goalscorer | Túbia (20 goals) |
← 1985 1987 → | |
The 1986 Girabola was the eighth season of top-tier football competition in Angola. Estrela Clube Primeiro de Maio were the defending champions.
The league comprised 14 teams, the bottom three of which were relegated.
Petro Luanda were crowned champions, winning their 3rd title, while Desportivo de Benguela, Inter da Lunda Sul and Leões de Luanda were relegated.
Arsénio Ribeiro aka Túbia of Inter de Luanda finished as the top scorer with 20 goals.
Changes from the 1985 season
Relegated: Dínamos do Kwanza Sul, Gaiatos de Benguela, Leões do Planalto
Promoted: FC de Cabinda, Inter da Lunda Sul, Leões de Luanda
Inter da L.S.
Locations of the 1986 Girabola teams
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Petro de Luanda (C) | 26 | 20 | 5 | 1 | 55 | 16 | +39 | 45 | Qualification for Champions Cup |
| 2 | Inter de Luanda[a] | 26 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 51 | 37 | +14 | 32 | |
| 3 | Ferroviário da Huíla | 26 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 39 | 33 | +6 | 30 | |
| 4 | Primeiro de Agosto | 26 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 38 | 29 | +9 | 29 | |
| 5 | Sagrada Esperança | 26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 29 | 26 | +3 | 27 | |
| 6 | Petro do Huambo | 26 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 23 | 20 | +3 | 27 | |
| 7 | TAAG[b] | 26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 28 | 33 | −5 | 26 | |
| 8 | FC de Cabinda | 26 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 26 | |
| 9 | Mambroa[c] | 26 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 28 | 34 | −6 | 25 | |
| 10 | Desportivo da Chela[d] | 26 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 30 | 24 | +6 | 25 | |
| 11 | Primeiro de Maio | 26 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 22 | 25 | −3 | 24 | |
| 12 | Leões de Luanda[e] (R) | 26 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 30 | 27 | +3 | 22 | Relegation to Provincial stages |
| 13 | Desportivo de Benguela[f] (R) | 26 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 25 | 33 | −8 | 19 | |
| 14 | Inter da Lunda Sul (R) | 26 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 17 | 78 | −61 | 7 |
Updated to match(es) played on 22 November 1986. 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:
- ^ Name later changed to Interclube
- ^ Name later reverted to its original ASA
- ^ Name later reverted to its original Benfica do Huambo
- ^ Name later reverted to its original Benfica do Lubango
- ^ Name later reverted to its original Sporting de Luanda
- ^ Name later reverted to its original Sporting de Benguela
Results
Season statistics
Most goals scored in a single match
- As of 12 April 1986
| Player | For | Against | Result | Round | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 goals (Poker) | |||||
 Adão |
Mambroa | Inter de Luanda | 4-5 | 6 | 29 March 1986 |
| 3 goals (Hat-trick) | |||||
| Birinaite |
Leões de Luanda | Inter da Lunda Sul | 7-1 | 2 | 22 February 1986 |
| Túbia |
Inter de Luanda | Ferroviário da Huíla | 3-0 | 2 | 22 February 1986 |
| Quintino |
Sagrada Esperança | Inter da Lunda Sul | 1-3 | 4 | 15 March 1986 |
| Túbia |
Inter de Luanda | Mambroa | 4-5 | 6 | 29 March 1986 |
| Túbia |
Inter de Luanda | Desp. da TAAG | 4-1 | 7 | 12 April 1986 |