2002 Girabola

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.

Girabola 2002
Season2002
(Feb 23–Oct 20)
ChampionsASA
RelegatedBenfica do Lubango
F.C. de Cabinda
Sporting do Bié
2003 CAF Champions LeagueASA
(Girabola winner)
2003 CAF Cup1º de Agosto (Girabola runner-up)
Matches played182
Goals scored374 (2.05 per match)
Top goalscorerFlávio Amado (16 goals)
Biggest home winASA 7–0 Des Hui
(01 Jul 2002)
Biggest away win
3 matches
  • Des Hui 1–4 ASA
    (06 Mar 2002)
  • Ben Lub 1–4 Aca Lob
    (30 Mar 2002)
  • Spo Cab 1–4 ASA
    (29 Sep 2002)
Highest scoringASA 7–0 Des Hui
(01 Jul 2002)
2001
2003

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, 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.

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