2001 Girabola


The 2001 Girabola was the 23rd season of top-tier football competition in Angola. The season ran from 17 March to 16 December 2001. Atlético Petróleos [de Luanda|Petro de Luanda] were the defending champions.
The league comprised 14 teams, the bottom three of which were relegated to the 2002 Gira Angola.
Petro de Luanda were crowned champions, winning their 13th title, while F.C. [Bravos do Maquis|Bravos do Maquis], Estrela [Clube Primeiro de Maio|Primeiro de Maio] and Progresso do Sambizanga, were relegated.
Flávio Amado of Petro de Luanda finished as the top scorer with 23 goals.

Changes from the 2000 season

Relegated: ARA da Gabela, Sporting Cabinda and Sporting do Bié
Promoted: S.L. [Benfica (Lubango)|Benfica do Lubango], Primeiro de Maio and Progresso do Sambizanga

League table