1982 Girabola

The 1982 Girabola was the fourth season of top-tier football competition in Angola. Primeiro de Agosto were the defending champions.

The league ran from December 6, 1982, to June 2, 1983, and comprised 14 teams, the bottom three of which were relegated.

Petro de Luanda were crowned champions, winning their 1st title, while Desportivo da Chela, FC do Uíge, Ferroviário da Huíla and Petro do Huambo were relegated.

Osvaldo Saturnino aka Jesus of Petro de Luanda finished as the top scorer with 22 goals.

Changes from the 1981 season
Relegated: Desportivo da Chela, FC do Uíge, Ferroviário da Huíla, Petro do Huambo Promoted: Desportivo de Benguela, Inter da Huíla, Inter de Luanda, Sagrada Esperança

Legal claims
In round 14, Construtor do Uíge fielded ineligible player "Finda" (double yellow card) in its away match against Inter de Luanda. Although Construtor had originally won the match 1–0, on account of that, Construtor was awarded a 2–0 defeat.

Top scorer

 * Osvaldo Saturnino Jesus

Champions
Squad: Abel, Afonso, Avelino, Bodú, Chico Afonso, Dico, Eduardo Machado, Franco, Haia, Jesus, Kuba, Lito, Lufemba, Makuéria, Moreno, Nsumbo, Pepé, Porto, Rui Gomes, Tonel, Tozé Head coach: Antônio Clemente