| Season | 2002 (Feb 23–Oct 20) |
|---|---|
| Champions | ASA |
| Relegated | Benfica do Lubango F.C. de Cabinda Sporting do Bié |
| 2003 CAF Champions League | ASA (Girabola winner) |
| 2003 CAF Cup | 1º de Agosto (Girabola runner-up) |
| Matches played | 182 |
| Goals scored | 374 (2.05 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Flávio Amado (16 goals) |
| Biggest home win | ASA 7–0 Des Hui (01 Jul 2002) |
| Biggest away win | |
| Highest scoring | ASA 7–0 Des Hui (01 Jul 2002) |
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The 2002 Girabola was the 24th season of top-tier football competition in Angola. The season ran from 23 February to 20 October 2002. Petro de Luanda were the defending champions.
The league comprised 14 teams, the bottom three of which were relegated to the 2003 Gira Angola.
ASA were crowned champions, winning their first title,[1] while Benfica do Lubango, Futebol Clube de Cabinda and Sporting do Bié, were relegated.
Flávio Amado of Petro de Luanda finished as the top scorer with 16 goals.[2]
Changes from the 2001 season
Relegated: Bravos do Maquis, Primeiro de Maio and Progresso do Sambizanga
Promoted: Desportivo da Huíla, Sporting de Cabinda and Sporting do Bié
Locations of the 2002 Girabola teams
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ASA (C) | 26 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 44 | 16 | +28 | 57 | Qualification for Champions League |
| 2 | Primeiro de Agosto | 26 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 39 | 11 | +28 | 53 | Qualification for CAF Cup |
| 3 | Petro de Luanda | 26 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 47 | 17 | +30 | 51 | |
| 4 | Petro do Huambo | 26 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 29 | 27 | +2 | 40 | |
| 5 | Interclube | 26 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 28 | 24 | +4 | 39 | |
| 6 | Académica do Lobito | 26 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 28 | 27 | +1 | 39 | |
| 7 | Sporting de Cabinda | 26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 18 | 23 | −5 | 35 | |
| 8 | Benfica de Luanda | 26 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 23 | 27 | −4 | 32 | |
| 9 | Sagrada Esperança | 26 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 29 | −12 | 31 | |
| 10 | Desportivo da Huíla | 26 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 26 | 40 | −14 | 29 | |
| 11 | Sonangol do Namibe[a] | 26 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 23 | −5 | 28 | |
| 12 | FC de Cabinda (R) | 26 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 25 | 39 | −14 | 26 | Relegation to Provincial stages |
| 13 | Sporting do Bié (R) | 26 | 7 | 3 | 16 | 18 | 31 | −13 | 24 | |
| 14 | Benfica do Lubango (R) | 26 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 14 | 40 | −26 | 15 |
Updated to match(es) played on 20 October 2002. 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) Champions; (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) Champions; (R) Relegated
Notes:
- ^ Name later changed to Atlético do Namibe
Results
Season statistics
Top scorers
| Rank | Scorer | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Flávio *
|
Petro Luanda | 16 |
| 2 | Loló
|
1º de Agosto | 16 |
| 3 | Kadima
|
ASA | 11 |
| 4 | Lucas
|
1º de Agosto | 10 |
| 5 | Bravo da Rosa
|
Desportivo Huíla | 8 |
* Less matches played
| 2002 Girabola winner |
|---|
 Atlético Sport Aviação 1st title |
Squad: Bubista, Dadá, Fofaná, Jacinto, Jamba, Kadima, Love, Malamba, Milex, Minhonha, Papy, Sérgio, Silas, Silva, Simão, Suka, Taty, Tony Osódio, Vieira,
Yamba Asha
Head coach: Bernardino Pedroto
Yamba Asha
Head coach: Bernardino Pedroto
References
- ^ "O Atlético Sport Aviação (Asa) conquistou o primeiro título" (in Portuguese). ANGOP.com. 21 Oct 2002. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 6 Dec 2014.
- ^ "O avançado do Petro de Luanda, Flávio Amado,melhor marcador do campeonato nacional de futebol da Iª divisão "Girabola-2002"". ANGOP.com. 15 Nov 2002. Retrieved 13 Sep 2015.
- ^ "O avançado do Petro de Luanda, Flávio Amado,ao marcar dois dos quatro golos" (in Portuguese). ANGOP.com. 15 Sep 2002. Retrieved 14 Sep 2015.
External links
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