Gira Angola

Girangola
Founded
1995
Nation
 Angola
Access To
Girabola
Relegation To
Angola Provincial Stage
Number of Teams
18
Level on Pyramid
2
Domestic Cups
Angolan Cup
Angolan SuperCup
Current Champions
Porcelana FC
Most Successful Club
Sporting de Cabinda (2)
Current Season
2014-15

Gira Angola aka (Segundona) is the second division of Angolan football (soccer). It is organized by the Angolan Football Federation and gives access to Angola's top tier football division Girabola.

History

In 1995, the competition's first edition was played. It was contested by 18 teams divided in three groups of six teams each. Clubs from all provinces of the country disputed the competition. In 2009 the competition was again played by eighteen clubs and officially named as Gira Angola.

From the 2011 edition on, the winners of the series played a round robin tournament to determine the league champion.

Gira Angola 2014–15 (Jul 27, 2014 – Nov 17, 2014)

Série A

Série B

Série C

^promoted Promoted to the 2015 Girabola.

Gira Angola 2013–14 (July 13 – Nov 16, 2013) [1]

Série A

Série B

Série C

^promoted Promoted to the 2014 Girabola.

Gira Angola 2012–13 (June 30 – Nov 12, 2012) [2]

Série A

Série B

^promoted Promoted to the 2013 Girabola.
^playoff winner Promoted to the 2013 Girabola.
^playoff loser Lost playoff match for the 2013 Girabola.

Gira Angola 2011–12 (July 16 – Nov 27, 2011) [3]

Série A

Série B

^promoted Promoted to the 2012 Girabola.
^playoff winner Promoted to the 2012 Girabola.
^playoff loser Lost playoff match for the 2012 Girabola.

Gira Angola 2010–11 (Jul 17 – Nov 27, 2010) [4]

Série A

Série B

^promoted Promoted to the 2011 Girabola.
^playoff winner Promoted to the 2011 Girabola.
^playoff loser Lost playoff match for the 2011 Girabola.

Gira Angola 2009–10 ( – ) [5]

Série A

Série B

Série C

^promoted Promoted to the 2010 Girabola.

Gira Angola 2008–09 (18 – 18 Oct 2008) [6]

Série A

Série B

^promoted Promoted to the 2009 Girabola.

Gira Angola 2007–08 (01 July – 13 Oct 2007)

Série A

Série B

^promoted Promoted to the 2008 Girabola.

Gira Angola 2006–07 (29 July – 8 Oct 2006) [7]

Série A

Série B

Série C

  • 1. Inter do Moxico (Moxico) promoted
  • 2. Ritondo de Malange (Malange)
  • 3. 28 de Fevereiro (Lunda Norte)
  • 4. Baixa de Kassanje (Malange)
  • 5. Águias de Saurimo (Lunda Sul)

^promoted Promoted to the 2007 Girabola
^disqualified Disqualified

Gira Angola 2005–06 (09 July – 20 Oct 2005)

Série A

Série B

Série C

^promoted Promoted to the 2006 Girabola
^withdrew Withdrew

Gira Angola 2004–05 (19 July – 18 Oct 2004)

Série A

Série B

Série C

^promoted Promoted to the 2005 Girabola.

Gira Angola 2003–04 (03 Aug – 22 Sep 2003)

Série A

Série B

Série C

^promoted Promoted to the 2004 Girabola.

Gira Angola 2002–03 (03 – 11 Aug 2002)

Série A

Série B

Série C

^promoted Promoted to the 2003 Girabola.

Gira Angola 2001–02 (15–23 Sep 2001)

Série A

Série B

Série C

^promoted Promoted to the 2002 Girabola.

Gira Angola 2000–01 (14–18 Nov 2000)

Final Standings

^promoted Promoted to the 2001 Girabola.

List of champions and series winners

Year League champion
2014Académica do Lobito
2013Sporting de Cabinda [8]
2012Porcelana [9]
2011Sporting de Cabinda [10]
Year Serie A winner
2014Domant FC
2013Sporting de Cabinda
2012Porcelana
2011Sporting de Cabinda
2010Progresso do Sambizanga
2009Sporting de Cabinda
2008Académica do Soyo
2007Kabuscorp
2006Santos FC
2005Académica do Soyo
2004Benfica de Luanda
2003Académica do Soyo
2002Progresso do Sambizanga
2001Sporting de Cabinda
Year Serie B winner
2014Académica do Lobito
2013Benfica do Lubango
2012Desportivo da Huíla
2011Atlético do Namibe
2010Primeiro de Maio
2009Benfica do Lubango
2008Recreativo da Caála
2007Bravos do Maquis
2006Petro do Huambo
2005Benfica do Lubango
2004Desportivo da Huíla
2003Benfica do Lubango
20021º de Maio
2001Desportivo da Huíla
Year Serie C winner
2014Progresso da Lunda Sul
2013União do Uíge
2012
2011
2010
2009Sagrada Esperança
2008
2007
2006Inter do Moxico
2005Ritondo de Malange
2004Sporting do Bié
2003Bravos do Maquis
2002Ritondo de Malange
2001Sporting do Bié

Titles by team

References

  1. ↑ "JGM desiste do torneio de apuramento" (in Portuguese). ANGOP.com. 2013-07-15. Retrieved 2014-08-03.
  2. ↑ "Comunicado Oficial Nº056/SG/12" (in Portuguese). fafutebol-angola.og. 17 Dec 2012. Retrieved 19 Mar 2015.
  3. ↑ "Comunicado Oficial Nº005/SG/12" (in Portuguese). fafutebol-angola.og. 3 Feb 2012. Retrieved 14 Mar 2015.
  4. ↑ "Académica do Lobito vence 1º de Maio de Benguela no encerramento da segundona" (in Portuguese). ANGOP.com. 2010-11-13. Retrieved 2014-07-27.
  5. ↑ "II DIVISÃO: Prova de Apuramento à primeira divisão inicia dia 18" (in Portuguese). FAFUTEBOL. Retrieved 2014-07-27.
  6. ↑ "Comunicado Oficial Nº 040/SG/08" (in Portuguese). fafutebol-angola.og. 27 Oct 2008. Retrieved 12 Jan 2015.
  7. ↑ "Comunicado Oficial Nº 003/SG/07" (in Portuguese). fafutebol-angola.og. 19 Jan 2007. Retrieved 10 Jan 2015.
  8. ↑ "Sporting de Cabinda win second division football championship". ANGOP.com. 17 Nov 2013. Retrieved 28 Jul 2014.
  9. ↑ "Porcelana FC wins second division championship". ANGOP.com. 9 Dec 2012. Retrieved 27 Jul 2014.
  10. ↑ "Sporting de Cabinda sagrou-se campeão nacional da segunda divisão2011" (in Portuguese). ANGOP.com. 27 Nov 2011. Retrieved 27 Jul 2014.

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