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| Founded | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Country | Angola |
| Confederation | CAF |
| Number of teams | 16 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Relegation to | Segundona |
| Domestic cup(s) | Taça de Angola SuperTaça de Angola |
| International cup(s) | Champions League Confederation Cup |
| Current champions | Petro Atlético (2023–24) |
| Most championships | Petro Atlético (17 titles) |
| Top goalscorer |  Love(135 goals) |
| Website | girabola.com |
| Current: 2024–25 Girabola | |
Girabola,[1] or Campeonato Nacional de Futebol de Séniores Masculinos, is the top division of Angolan football. It is organized by the Angolan Football Federation.[2]
The term "Girabola" (lit. 'spin ball') is a creation of the nationalist, radio broadcaster and sports reporter Rui Carvalho, in 1972, at a time when the Angolan championship was still officially called "Campeonato do Estado Ultramarino de Angola". The name "Girabola" differentiated the competition from the other overseas provinces and was a subtle form of anti-colonial protest.[3]
The league winner and runner-up qualify for the CAF Champions League.
- ^ "Futebol: A história do termo Girabola" (in Portuguese). ANGOP.com. 17 February 2005. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
- ^ "Bravos do Maquis Seek Three Points In Girabola-2006". Archived from the original on 15 December 2007. Retrieved 28 February 2007.
- ^ "Girabola resiste ao tempo". Jornal de Angola (in Portuguese). 11 March 2011. Archived from the original on 31 January 2019. Retrieved 5 April 2024.