1989 Girabola


The 1989 Girabola was the 11th season of top-tier football competition in Angola. Atlético Petróleos de Luanda were the defending champions.
The league comprised 14 teams, none of which were relegated.
Petro de Luanda were crowned champions, winning their 6th title, and fourth in a row, while there were no relegations.
André Miguel Ernesto of Desportivo da Cuca finished as the top scorer with 18 goals.
Vieira Dias of Primeiro de Agosto set an all-time championship's record of most goals scored in a single match by one player, by scoring six goals in D'Agosto's 7-0 home win over Sassamba.

Changes from the 1989 season

Relegated: Desportivo de Benguela, Dínamos do Kwanza Sul, Fabril do Uíge, Inter do Namibe
Promoted: Desportivo da Cuca, Desportivo da EKA, Sassamba da Lunda Sul, Sporting de Benguela

League table


Season statistics

Top scorer

  • André Miguel Ernesto