2008 Girabola


The 2008 Girabola was the 30th season of the top-tier football league in Angola. The season ran from 2 March to 2 November 2008. Interclube were the defending champions.
The league comprised 14 teams and the bottom three were relegated to the 2009 Gira Angola.
Petro Atlético de Luanda were crowned champions, while Benfica do Lubango, Petro do Huambo and Sagrada Esperança were relegated. Santana Carlos of Petro Luanda finished as top scorer with 20 goals.

FAF penalties

On its official weekly report 0032/SG/08, F.C. Bravos do Maquis forfeited 3 points regarding their 15 round home match against Primeiro de Maio.

Changes from the 2007 season

Relegated: Académica do Soyo, Atlético do Namibe, Juventude do Moxico
Promoted: Bravos do Maquis, Kabuscorp, Recreativo do Libolo

League table


Season statistics

Top scorers

RankScorerClubGoals
1

Pokers &; Hat-tricks

Squad:
Hélder Cabral, Kivota, Lamá, Lamick '
Cassoma, Etah, Hélder Vicente, Jamuana, Mabiná, Maninho, Miguel, Renato, Sérgio, Yamba Asha '
Chara, Day Day, David, Job, Malamba, Nelo, Tunga, '
Bennet, Humberto, Joca, Kembua, Rolf, Santana '
Bernardino Pedroto