1985 Girabola
The 1985 Girabola was the seventh season of top-tier football competition in Angola. Estrela Clube Primeiro de Maio were the defending champions.
| Season | 1985 (–) |
|---|---|
| Champions | 1º de Maio |
| Relegated | Dínamos Gaiatos Leões |
| 1986 African Cup of Champions Clubs | 1º de Maio (Girabola winner) |
| Matches played | 182 |
| Top goalscorer | Jesus (19 goals) |
← 1984 1986 → | |
The league comprised 14 teams, the bottom three of which were relegated.
Primeiro de Maio were crowned champions, winning their 2nd title, while Gaiatos de Benguela, Dínamos do Kwanza Sul and Leões do Planalto were relegated.
Osvaldo Saturnino aka Jesus of Petro de Luanda finished as the top scorer with 19 goals.
Changes from the 1984 season
Relegated: M.C.H. do Uíge, Nacional de Benguela, Progresso do Sambizanga
Promoted: Dínamos do Kwanza Sul, Gaiatos de Benguela, Leões do Planalto
Dínamos
Gaiatos
Leões
Locations of the 1985 Girabola teams
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Primeiro de Maio (C) | 26 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 36 | 17 | +19 | 38 | Qualification for Champions Cup |
| 2 | Inter de Luanda[lower-alpha 1] | 26 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 54 | 36 | +18 | 35 | |
| 3 | Desportivo da Chela[lower-alpha 2] | 26 | 15 | 4 | 7 | 39 | 23 | +16 | 34 | |
| 4 | Petro de Luanda | 26 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 35 | 18 | +17 | 31 | |
| 5 | Desportivo de Benguela[lower-alpha 3] | 26 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 32 | 33 | −1 | 28 | |
| 6 | Mambroa[lower-alpha 4] | 26 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 22 | 23 | −1 | 27 | |
| 7 | Ferroviário da Huíla | 26 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 42 | 44 | −2 | 26 | |
| 8 | Primeiro de Agosto | 26 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 38 | 32 | +6 | 26 | |
| 9 | Petro do Huambo | 26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 38 | 28 | +10 | 24 | |
| 10 | Sagrada Esperança | 26 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 30 | 40 | −10 | 24 | |
| 11 | TAAG[lower-alpha 5] | 26 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 29 | 33 | −4 | 20 | |
| 12 | Gaiatos de Benguela (R) | 26 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 36 | −16 | 19 | Relegation to Provincial stages |
| 13 | Dínamos do Kwanza Sul (R) | 26 | 7 | 3 | 16 | 20 | 46 | −26 | 17 | |
| 14 | Leões do Planalto (R) | 26 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 25 | 51 | −26 | 15 |
Updated to match(es) played on 22 November 1985. 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) Champion; (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) Champion; (R) Relegated.
Notes:
- Name later changed to Interclube
- Name later reverted to its original Benfica do Lubango
- Name later reverted to its original Sporting de Benguela
- Name later reverted to its original Benfica do Huambo
- Name later reverted to its original ASA
Results
Season statistics
Top scorer
Champions
| 1985 Girabola winner |
|---|
 Estrela Clube Primeiro de Maio 2nd title |
Squad: Agostinho, Águas, André, Daniel Fidéle, Fusso, Garcia, Melanchton, Moisés, Nando, Sarmento, Simões, Vicy, Zandú
Head Coach: Rui Rodrigues
Head Coach: Rui Rodrigues
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